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John Annese@johnannese.bsky.social |
I try my best not to use the term (you may find a few uses from me dating back to the late '10s), but I get why a lot of reporters fall into the trap, especially when they're under pressure to put something online fast. Passive voice gives wiggle-room if, say, the guy shot himself in front of cops.
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John Annese
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Of course, there are better ways to say it than "officer-involved shooting" in a first pass of a story. But news shops without the resources may never be able to send reporters to the scene to talk to witnesses, and some PDs don't release follow-up details for months or years, under duress.
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Eileen Clancy
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I recognize there've been standard practices. As you know, AP style changed, and that's positive. I totally realize you (and others) rn have major resource restraints on the crime beat. Here's the thing, I think crime beat reporting has damaged America. Often the wrong people are blamed. ––>
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