I don't believe CNN would do this. They are international and would really not be in their best interests. I know that they are liberal but they aren't stupid. They actually are pretty professional especially with breaking news emergency type story. However, my guess would be MSNBC now they are scoundrels. I would not put that past that second rate network.
Using the CNN brand has the marks of an amateur. A KOS or Politico. A pro would be more clever while minimizing his exposure.