AP fires reporter behind retracted Russian missiles story

Associated Press fires journalist over 'false' report on Russian strike in Poland

James LaPorta was fired after the report sparked fears of an escalation in tension between the US & Russia. But it wasn't entirely the reporter's fault, claims report.

AP Fires Reporter for Erroneous Story on Russian Missile Strike in Poland

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Associated Press blunder: Leaked internal messages show what led to erroneous Russian missile report

A report revealing communications that led to an erroneous story from the Associated Press suggest the reporter who was fired was not the only one responsible.

Associated Press journalist James LaPorta sacked for falsely reporting that missile that hit Poland was fired by Russia

On November 15, a missile of unconfirmed origin hit Poland and killed two people. in the village of Przewodów, located around 15 KM from the Poland-Ukraine border. A number of media organisations and government channels had falsely claimed that it was fired by Russia.

AP fires reporter, reviews sourcing rules after Poland error

The national security reporter, James LaPorta, was dismissed after being deemed primarily responsible for a Nov. 15 erroneous news bulletin.

AP fires reporter, reviews sourcing rules after Poland missile strike error

The Associated Press has fired a reporter and is reviewing its standards on use of anonymous sourcing following an "egregious" error.