CNN team questioned on suspicion of filming at nuclear plant

Haaretz ^ | 4/20/2004 | Nir Hasson

[yonif]

A team from the American news corporation CNN was questioned by Israel Police on Tuesday on suspicion of trying to film at the country's nuclear reactor in Dimona.

The four-strong team was detained at around 5 P.M. Tuesday after apparently attempting to shoot footage on a road to the right of the reactor.

The four were originally questioned by the nuclear plant's security officers, who then reported the matter to Dimona police.

During questioning, the four said that they had visited the nuclear plant as part of preparations for the release of nuclear whistleblower Mordechai Vanunu on Wednesday.

The team's film was confiscated and the four were to be released shortly afterward.

A spokeswoman for CNN told Haaretz that the four were not trying to film at the plant, but had mistakenly crossed into a secured area.

[Integrityrocks]

"...but had mistakenly crossed into a secured area."

Ya. I believe that. Um hmmm, yup.

[Dallas59]

spokeswoman for CNN told Haaretz that the four were not trying to film at the plant, but had mistakenly crossed into a secured area..

Lies. Lies, Lies...yea..They're gonna get you...

[dts32041]

Blow it out your tailwind.

[lilylangtree]

CNN - Communist News Network says it all. Stay on guard, Israel!

[Diogenesis]

Ted Turner, June 18, 2002: "So who are the terrorists?
I would make a case that both sides are involved in terrorism."

[Semper Paratus]

Barium enemas followed by full body cavity search for all involved is called for.

[bogdanPolska12]

What where they doing there in first place. I hope Israel security destroy their film. This doesn't sound to me ok. Why in a world you want to film countries nuclear facilities. I have a feeling CNN was trying to create some news commentary later to bush Israel.

Thanks for article Yonif.

[7thson]

Book 'em, Danno!

[lonevoice]

The team's film was confiscated and the four were to be released shortly afterward.

No! Keep them!

[Always Right]

CNN was just trying to do a story about how to blow up a Jewish power plant. Important information for the general population to know.

[John H K]

Well, to be technical, it's NOT a power plant; it's where they make the material for their nuclear weapons.

I'm surprised they could get that close.

[smiley]

I wouldn't trust CNN for anything.

[Tacis]

As secret Syrian diplomats, don't the CNN folks have some sort of immunity?

[mtbopfuyn]

During questioning, the four said that they had visited the nuclear plant as part of preparations for the release of nuclear whistleblower Mordechai Vanunu on Wednesday... A spokeswoman for CNN told Haaretz that the four were not trying to film at the plant, but had mistakenly crossed into a secured area.

Huh? CNN hasn't changed since they can't keep their lies straight. That aside, I would like to see a story on Vanunu.

[Ham Hock]

Good grief, with all the money ted turner has, you'd think he'd be able to get his teeth cleaned once in a while.

[Mad_Tom_Rackham]

You'd think with at least several billion in the bank, Turner could get a decent set of teeth! Yechhh!

[samadams2000]

By the way...isnt it strange that no one says that Jamie Rubin (Kerry Campaign) is married to Chrtian Ammanpour of CBS???? WOW>