Officer who witnessed the attack. On october 27th, it broadcast a report on benghazi, using a socalled eyewitness, suggesting the u. S. Government could have sent backup to the besieged u. S. Mission in benghazi, libya, during the attack that killed four Americans Last year. One guy saw me. He just shouted. I couldnt believe that he had seen me because it was so dark. He started walking towards me. And as he was coming closer . As i got closer, just hit him with the butt of the rifle in the face. And no one saw you do it . No. Or heard it . No, there was too much noise. But the security contractor who was the star eyewitness had already told the fbi he was not there on the night of the attack, and that differing account for 60 minutes to finally admit its error. Nobody likes to admit that they made a mistake, but if you do, you have to stand up and take responsibility and you have to say that you were wrong. Of course, we all remember the last time cbs news made a blunder this big, the
Almost a decade. Tonight youll hear for the first time from a Security Officer who witnessed the attack. On october 27, it broadcast a report on benghazi using a so called eyewitness suggesting the United States government could have sent backup to the mission in libya during the attack that killed four Americans Last year. One guy saw me. They just shouted. I couldnt believe he had seen me. It was so dark. He started walking towards me. As he was coming closer i hit him with the butt ofl rifle in the face. The star eyewitness had already told the fbi he was not there on the night of the attack. That differing account for 60 minutes to finally admit the error. Nobody likes to admit they made a mistake. If you do, you have to stand uptake responsibility and say you were wrong. We remember the last thyme cbs news made a blunder this big. The Bush National guard story broadcast by 60 minutes, september 8, 2004. Did bush fulfill off of his military commitments . How did he land the coveted
Surprising support for sending in Ground Troops. They say the u. S. Is not doing enough to find their son. There needs to be someone made accountable directly for the safe return of hostages. We think someone reporting directly to the president. And next well talk to the parents of james foley, a u. S. Hostage beheaded by isis last fall. And Richard Engel with an exclusive report on isis terrorizing of women and girls. A long way from peace. Will putin grab moreland in Eastern Ukraine before sundays ceasefire. Joining me state department spokesperson. A sister in mourning the family calls for justice after three Muslim American students in North Carolina were murdered executive style. Was this a hate crime or as local officials first said a parking dispute . To call it a parking dispute, when in fact no one was parked in even that visitors parking spot that does not belong to him is outrageous to me and its insulting and trivializes their murders. Good day, im Andrea Mitchell in washin
His exit were told by one staffer that the Vice President might be leaving the game early. President trump then followed all of this with a tweet saying i asked Vice President pence to leave stadium if any players kneeled, disrespecting or country. I am proud of him and second lady karen. Now, this all comes as a new Associated Press poll comes out and it shows 52 of americans disapprove of pro athletes who are not standing for the anthem. While 31 do approve. That same poll shows that 55 of americans oppose Donald Trumps response to the protests while 31 approve. Lets bring in Peter Alexander at the white house. And peter, this is not only the latest chapter in this back and forth. Reporter yeah, i think youre right. Its obvious that both the president and the Vice President believe that this is a political winner and they might be right. Americans certainly split on this topic of whether nfl players and other professional athletes should stand during the National Anthem. The Vice Pre
Gun rights advocates called it a win, while supporters of tougher measures said it was the best they could do to keep a version of the legislation alive.