Increased Violence Against Journalists Called 'Grave' by NAB's Smith
A Radio, Television and Digital News Association survey showing rising attacks on journalists “gravely troubled” NAB, said NAB President Gordon Smith. Twenty percent of TV news directors say their employees have been attacked, and 86% of newsrooms acted to protect…
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staff. RTDNA called the results “alarming” and sought signatures on a petition asking Congress to act to protect journalists. “The bigger the market, the more likely that there have been attacks, with 39% of news directors in top 25 markets reporting attacks,” said the report. “Journalism is more dangerous in the West than any other part of the country; network affiliation made no difference." The survey shows “an unprecedented level of harassment, intimidation and violence directed at journalists covering the historical events of 2020,” Smith said Wednesday. Groups want journalist protection legislation (see 2101120061).