Award-winning journalist Catherine Herridge has accused CBS News of deliberately withholding her investigative report on Hunter Biden’s laptop leading up to the 2020 election. 60 Minutes claimed the laptop couldn’t be verified. Herrideg expresses her frustration with the network.
The Suppressed Story
Catherine Herridge, a former CBS News journalist, revealed that her report on Hunter Biden’s laptop was deliberately suppressed by CBS during the 2020 presidential election. Herridge had verified the laptop’s contents, which included evidence of significant financial ties to a Chinese energy firm. Despite presenting validated findings to CBS executives, her report did not air, leaving Herridge feeling “sick” as she watched the network’s coverage.
Instead, CBS’s “60 Minutes” segment publicly cast doubts on the laptop’s verifiability, contradicting Herridge’s deep investigative work. Herridge noted that, unusually, CBS didn’t involve its investigative unit to explore the story further. This lack of action contributed to her growing frustration over the alleged suppression of crucial information.
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“There were a lot of overt investigative steps that we were not… pic.twitter.com/WKyS8Pi5pj
— Catherine Herridge (@C__Herridge) October 29, 2024
Delayed Truth
CBS eventually aired a forensic review confirming the laptop’s authenticity two years after the initial report. During this period, only the New York Post covered the story, facing social media restrictions in the process. Herridge’s extensive research, backed by corroborating emails and court records, went largely unrecognized until the belated airing, which ironically validated her earlier findings.
The delayed recognition of her work deepened Herridge’s disappointment, having been unsure why the network had withheld her findings initially. The event suggests a larger issue regarding media transparency and accountability, raising questions about network priorities and the handling of sensitive information.
Fired CBS reporter Catherine Herridge reveals how network killed Hunter Biden story: ‘I felt sick’ https://t.co/aU8R60uqHm pic.twitter.com/5c8Cb3qDWa
— New York Post (@nypost) November 4, 2024
Allegations and Departures
Herridge’s departure from CBS was overshadowed by wider allegations of institutional bias. Ingrid Ciprian-Matthews, a CBS executive, faced accusations of sidelining white journalists and blocking Herridge’s reporting. These allegations were among the factors contributing to Ciprian-Matthews’ resignation, slated for after the 2024 elections.
CBS’s alleged suppression and Herridge’s subsequent dismissal during company cuts have intensified scrutiny of network practices. The conversation on media credibility continues, with Herridge’s case exemplifying the challenges journalists face in navigating complex editorial landscapes.
