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John1956PA

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2. She still does not get it. She says WTAE did not give her a "fair shake."
Sun Apr 3, 2016, 02:31 PM
Apr 2016

Last edited Sun Apr 3, 2016, 03:04 PM - Edit history (2)

Bell's firing had been well publicized here in Western Pennsylvania. She did apologized after making her ridiculous Facebook comment, but WTAE fired her anyway. After being fired, Bell stated that WTAE did not give her "a fair shake." In my opinion, the station had no choice but to fire her. The execution-style shooting which is the backdrop for the Bell's comment is horrific: five slain adults, one of whom was an expectant mother. Another five or so adults were hospitalized, a few with critical gunshot injuries. injuries. The police department has not issued any statement as to whether or not it is focusing on any particular suspects, although the survivors may have indicated the race of the shooters. Nonetheless, it is preposterous for a news anchor to develop and publish a profile of the shooters, especially a race-dominant profile as Bell did.


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