[Gondring]

No, I'm right, period.

Tell me what the officials reported, without adding a spin. I don't want the press to sanitize what the officials said. I don't want them to filter it or change it.

Put it this way...if the officials didn't say "suicide," but the reporter reported that they did, you'd be complaining that they were whitewashing what the officials said, no? As it is, the sentence is a straightforward report.

[sevry]

you'd be complaining that they were whitewashing

Really. Generally, if someone commits suicide, it's okay to say that - using that word. If they injure themselves, but survive, it's okay to say that, as well.

[sevry]

don't want the press to sanitize

You desperately want the last word? Have at it. My gift to you - and Merry Christmas!