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https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/26/media/tmz-death-report-kobe-bryant/index.html
Man what the fuck is this dude on about?
Do you think it's a cardinal sin to report the sudden and tragic death of a world famous person when it breaks?
Is learning about the death from some cop on a phone call that much more pleasant than a news story if someone Kobe knew found out that way?
I definitely found out via TMZ and have no problem since they didn't get it wrong.
It also upset police who suggested the speed in which TMZ had reported the news -- a little more than an hour after police said they received reports of a downed aircraft -- outpaced that of officers who were seeking to notify the family members of victims.
During a press conference, Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva took a swipe at the website when explaining to reporters why he would not yet confirm the identities of those who were aboard the helicopter when it crashed.
"It would be extremely disrespectful to understand that your loved one ... perished and you learn about it from TMZ," Villanueva said. "That is just wholly inappropriate."
Los Angeles County Undersheriff Tim Murakami also jabbed TMZ in a tweet.
"I am saddened that I was gathering facts as a media outlet reported ... Kobe had passed," Murakami wrote. "I understand getting the scoop but please allow us time to make personal notifications to their loved ones. It's very cold to hear of the loss via media. Breaks my heart."
Man what the fuck is this dude on about?
Do you think it's a cardinal sin to report the sudden and tragic death of a world famous person when it breaks?
Is learning about the death from some cop on a phone call that much more pleasant than a news story if someone Kobe knew found out that way?
I definitely found out via TMZ and have no problem since they didn't get it wrong.
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