I did a Google search for this. NO mainstream “news” media covered it.
My conclusion is that the media is deliberately and intentionally protecting the muzzards.
NY Times and Washington Post picked up a seven sentence snippet from the AP with no names mentioned.
So, yes, they know the story, but don't want to investigate it or write about it.
I wouldn't count on the networks featuring it either.
The British popular press is carrying the story, though.