Columbia University’s review of Rolling Stone’s deeply flawed UVA rape article is damning. The report is long and unveils a complete failure to follow “routine journalistic practice.” As a result, Rolling Stone has retracted the entire piece.
The review—penned by Steve Coll—explained that the many errors in the article started with its author — Sabrina Rubin Erdely. Erdely didn’t try to contact any of Jackie’s friends, who were quoted in the article. Instead, the quotes were based on Jackie’s recollections.
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