"We are in what some people call the post-news media era, or in a social media era. So many people who provide information' are influencers who are focused more on getting clicks and growing an audience than they are in providing accurate information, said Tapper to CNN chief law enforcement John Miller. And that reared its head. Tapper noted comments from Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos, who slammed the reckless reporting of the case at a press conference on Thursday."
"The Lead host questioned the effect of these unverified, if not completely false claims on those attempting to find Guthrie. Law enforcement had to comment today about a number of unverified if not completely false claims about suspects and evidence to dispel the rumors. And I wonder, what is the real-world result of influencers pushing unverified nonsense for clicks? asked Tapper. What's the impact on the family? What's the impact on the investigation?"
Influencers circulated unverified and sometimes false claims about the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, prompting law enforcement to publicly dispel rumors. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos criticized reckless reporting and urged the public to be careful about what is shared on social media, warning that false reporting could endanger the case. Questions arose about the real-world consequences of influencers prioritizing clicks and audience growth over accuracy, including the potential impact on the investigation and on Guthrie's family. An unverified claim implicated Tommaso Cioni as a suspect, drawing official pushback and additional scrutiny from authorities.
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