BBC Hands Over Tape of David Kelly Interview
Susan Watts, science editor of the BBC’s Newsnight, is now giving a tape of her interview with David Kelly to the judicial inquiry into Dr. Kelly’s death. A few days ago, the BBC revealed that Dr. Kelly, a scientist familiar with Iraq’s weapons, was the source for some of its reports that the British government exaggerated claims about Iraq’s weapons. Dr. Kelly committed suicide last Friday.
Usually, media outlets try not to reveal their sources. In this situation, the BBC thinks that revealing Dr. Kelly’s involvement and cooperating with authorities is the best action they can take. (read more)
