The CBS News report on ICE officer Jonathan Ross's injuries sparked internal concern and skepticism among employees. The initial report, citing two anonymous US officials, claimed Ross suffered internal bleeding to the torso after fatally shooting Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis. This claim was later reinforced by an article from two correspondents, who also cited US officials briefed on Ross's medical condition. However, internal emails revealed differing opinions. Some CBS News staff expressed 'huge internal concern' about the report's sourcing and potential political implications, suggesting it might be a thinly veiled leak from the Trump administration to justify the shooting. Others viewed it as standard editorial discussions. Before publication, a medical producer suggested asking about the type of treatment Ross received, and an executive expressed skepticism about the broad nature of the medical diagnosis, questioning the severity of internal bleeding. The network's top editor, Bari Weiss, showed significant interest in the story, but some staff felt it was carrying water for the administration's narrative. CBS News defended its decision, citing rigorous editorial processes and the importance of reporting based on credible sources. While ABC News and other outlets repeated the claim, CBS's 'exclusive' status was questioned. The report's accuracy remains unverified by The Guardian, and concerns about political influence persist.
