CBS News Criticized for Coverage of ICE Officer Shooting of Renee Good

CBS News' Reporting on the Renee Good Shooting

• 🎯 CBS News reported that ICE officer Jonathan Ross suffered internal bleeding to the torso after fatally shooting Renee Good in Minneapolis, citing two anonymous US officials.
• ⚠️ This reporting has faced significant criticism, with some CBS News employees expressing concern internally about the network's handling of the incident.
• 💡 The Guardian obtained emails revealing internal dissent, with one staffer stating they felt the network was "carrying water for the admin's justifying of the shooting to keep our access to our sources."

Scrutiny of the "Internal Bleeding" Claim

• 🔬 A medical producer at CBS questioned the vagueness of the "internal bleeding" diagnosis, suggesting it could range from a minor bruise to something serious.
• 🧐 An executive also expressed skepticism, noting that internal bleeding is a broad term and that if the injury were severe, more details would likely be public.
• 📉 The consensus among some internal critics was that if the injury were serious, it would have been a major news story, implying the lack of further details suggests the injury was not significant.

Analysis of the Shooting Incident

• 🔍 Frame-by-frame analysis of available footage suggests Agent Jonathan Ross was not run over by Renee Good's SUV, contradicting initial claims.
• 💥 While the agent's foot slid and his arm was pressed against the SUV, multiple angles show a gap between the vehicle and his legs when he fired.
• ⚠️ The analysis indicates Ross fired his weapon while to the side of the car, having stepped away, and that the bullets killed Renee Good.

Broader Criticisms of the Administration's Narrative

• 🗣️ Critics argue the administration and MAGA pundits have attempted to paint the ICE agent as the victim, demonizing Renee Good and attacking her character.
• 🚫 There's a perceived unwillingness from the administration to conduct a thorough investigation, instead quickly determining the woman was a "terrorist" and it was her fault.
• ⚖️ This approach is seen as a complete lack of accountability and transparency, with a pattern of unwillingness to take responsibility for mistakes by this administration.

Key Details from the Incident

• 💬 Renee Good's last words to the agent before she turned her wheel to get away were, "That's fine, dude. I'm not mad at you."
• 📱 Agent Ross was filming on his phone throughout the incident, violating protocol.
• 🚨 Standing in front of a vehicle and firing into a fleeing vehicle are also violations of protocol, which critics argue are being ignored.
• ❓ The narrative that the agent was in danger or that Renee Good was trying to kill him is questioned, with the suggestion that he cared more about shooting her than his own safety.