My wife was a reporter for 20 years or so.
I believe that they did make an attempt to contact the person if that is what they said.
But, I have witnessed my wife track people down who could not be reached. If the reporter REALLY wants to get a comment...they will get hold of the person.
“But, I have witnessed my wife track people down who could not be reached. If the reporter REALLY wants to get a comment...they will get hold of the person.”
I recall former senator phil gramm years ago mention how a reporter called him in regards to ssome story about the senators finances. The reporter wanted an answer in 2 hours because of his deadline and gramm couldnt answer because he was in DC and all his financial papers were back in texas.