That is exactly what i thought.
Though they probably just attacked him for being an American.
Or Islamist goons claiming to be Mubarak supporters attacked Cooper knowing that CNN could be relied upon to go with the story the Islamists intended.
Or for being a LOUD MOUTHED, PUSHY RICH AMERICAN REPORTER who thinks they are UNTOUCHABLE.
I think we should BAN American reporters from travel to a country in rebellion.
Tell the reporters they positively CANNOT go.
Geraldo, you can't go. It would be too dangerous for you.