CNN Says Source Denies ‘Fractured Eye Socket’ Injury of Darren Wilson
After a firestorm following unconfirmed reports that Ferguson officer Darren Wilson suffered an “orbital blowout fracture,” doubt is being cast on the account from sources to CNN:
Officer Darren Wilson did not suffer a facial fracture source tells CNN crews in #Ferguson
— Dorrine Mendoza (@AssignmentDesk1) August 21, 2014
Source w/ detailed knowledge of investigation denies Officer Wilson suffered fractured eye socket – @JulianCummings #Ferguson
— Adam Levine (@cnnadam) August 21, 2014
Officer Wilson had swollen face, was treated for injury. He underwent x-rays and other medical exams – @JulianCummings
— Adam Levine (@cnnadam) August 21, 2014
Wilson was taken to the hospital after the shooting. He had xrays which came back negative. He was treated for a swollen face. #ferguson
— Julian Cummings CNN (@JulianCummings) August 21, 2014
This fits with comments made by the police chief in the first days of the investigation when he said Wilson’s face was swollen but offered no other details. Other reports say he was beat nearly unconscious, which are controverted by pictures and video of Wilson apparently walking around very soon after the shooting.
Whatever actually happened, it’s best to take all reports with a skeptical attitude, whether they confirm your personal political bias or not. Eventually, the truth will out.
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[Ed. note: post has been edited for clarity after first publication.]
