First reporter to break the news of Johnny Gaudreau's passing gets fired from his job
The first reporter to break the news of Johnny Gaudreau's tragic passing was officially fired from his job after receiving a lot of backlash on social media.
Very sad news were released today. This morning, the Columbus Blue Jackets and the NHL confirmed the death of Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew Gaudreau.
Check out the League's official press release:
"The National Hockey League family is shocked and saddened by the tragic passing of Columbus Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew. While Johnny's infectious spirit for the game and show-stopping skills on the ice earned him the nickname ‘Johnny Hockey,' he was more than just a dazzling hockey player; he was a doting father and beloved husband, son, brother, and teammate who endeared himself to every person fortunate enough to have crossed his path." [...]
When such important events happen, getting credible sources is a must for any journalist who wants to cover the story.
The first to break the news, Dylan Robillard on "Flyers Nitty Gritty" didn't wait that confirmation, and released an article nonetheless, causing a massive controversy in the journslism community.
Earlier today, the webseite released an statement, saying that the reporter was fired because of his actions:
Unfortunately, that didn't stop there. He received death threats and hate messages on social media:
There's no doubt that Robillard made a mistake by publishing that article. However, he doesn't deserve all this hate.
Source: Blade of Steel
Unprofessional 'journalist' who broke Johnny Gaudreau story let go from job
Unprofessional 'journalist' who broke Johnny Gaudreau story let go from job
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