CNN Anchor Apologizes Yet Again: I 'Sincerely Apologize' for Police Remark

Scott Whitlock | June 15, 2015
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[See NewsBusters for more.] In a second attempt at walking back shocking comments, CNN's Fredricka Whitfield on Monday actually used the word "apology." The journalist appeared two days after calling a gunman who attacked the Dallas police department "courageous and brave."  Whitfield conceded, "I misspoke, terribly. I misused those words terribly and I sincerely apologize for making this statement and I understand now how offensive it was." She added, "I want to reiterate that in no way do I believe the gunman was courageous or brave."