Defense Secretary Robert Gates blasted The Associated Press, saying their transmission of a photo showing a mortally wounded Marine was 'appalling.' Photo: AP Many Newspapers Fail to Carry AP 'Death' Photo -- Editor And Publisher
NEW YORK Newspapers had a mixed reaction to the controversial Associated Press photo distributed today of a Marine who died in combat in Afghanistan last month, with some using the image as a stark example of war and others declining to run it.
AP drew attention, and some criticism, when it released the photo of Lance Cpl. Joshua Bernard, who was mortally wounded on Aug. 14. The photo was distributed for use today as part of a group of images taken by AP photographer Julie Jacobson that chronicled Bernard's service. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates today blasted the AP for its "appalling" judgment. AP has defended its move (see other stories on this site).
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More News On The AP "Death Photo"
Pentagon upset over AP picture of mortally wounded Marine -- AFP
Associated Press says photo of Lance Cpl. Joshua Bernard shows realities of war -- St. Petersburg Times
AP picture shows pain of Afghan war -- AP
Journal entries of AP photographer in Afghanistan -- AP
Afghan war: Death of a Marine -- Salt Lake Tribune
Robert Gates protests AP decision as 'appalling' -- Politico
Gates vs. AP over war photo -- MSNBC
Gates condemns release of AP photo -- World mag
Robert Gates Calls AP Photo of Fatally Injured Soldier 'Appalling' -- Politics Daily
Picture Shows Reality of War -- Intelligencer editorial
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