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CNN uses Keith Scott's wifes' shooting video to make him seem unarmed.
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While Rakeyia claims her husband was reading a book, officers on the scene maintain he was armed with a gun.
 Blue Lives Matter observes that CNN removed important audio of the officers warning Scott to drop his gun, but specifically started its edited piece with the comments of Rakeyia Scott who said, "He has no weapon" leading viewers to believe Charlotte police overreacted.
In the days following the shooting violent protests erupted in downtown Charlotte. Blue Lives Matter believes CNN was reckless in its reporting and contributed to more than a dozen injured during two days of riots.
Blue Lives Matter today issued a statement in response to CNN's editing decisions related to the Keith Scott shooting.
"The editing was clearly intended to give viewers the impression that Scott wasn't armed. By intentionally excluding information to promote the false narrative that the officer-involved shooting of Keith Scott was unjustified, CNN directly contributed towards inciting violence and destruction in the Charlotte riots. Innocent citizens were hurt during the Charlotte riots, but editing like this also incites violence against police officers long after the riots are over. Irresponsible reporting contributed to the assassination of officers in New York, Dallas, and Baton Rouge when the killers were trying to retaliate against police for perceived injustices. There are consequences to editing video like this, and it may cost more officers their lives."
Blue Lives Matter is available to speak further on this issue. To schedule an interview contact Jackie Jones at Jackie@truthpr.com or call 662-259-0988.
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