Fox News’ Greg Palkot And Crew Severely Beaten, Hospitalized In Cairo

[Ian David]

The attacks on journalists covering the protests in Egypt have escalated, with reports Fox News correspondent Greg Palkot and his photographer Olaf Wiig have been severely beaten in an attack in Cairo. Fox News anchor John Roberts described the attack today, saying Palkot and Wiig were left with “fairly grave” injuries but have now been released from the hospital.

Palkot, who’s been in the center of the protests in Cairo for days, became cornered by pro-government forces, according to Roberts:

They were forced to leave their position when a Molotov cocktail was thrown at it, a large fire erupted. They were forced to flee. They ran out and ran right into the pro Mubarak crowd and were severely beaten and had to be taken to the hospital, spent the night in the hospital. The extent of their injuries was fairly grave, however, they have been released from the hospital.

The attack on the Fox crew comes as journalists report intensified hostility and violence directed their way, and American networks are working to ensure the safety of their crews.

Watch the story here, from Fox News:

More:
http://www.mediaite.com/tv/fox-news-greg-palkot-and-crew-severely-beaten-hospitalized-in-cairo/




See also:

Limbaugh: "Egyptian Army Rounding Up Foreign Journalists" & "I Don't Feel Any Outrage Over It"
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=439x340099


And:

Fox News' Palkot on winter storms: "Forget about all that global warming talk"
http://mediamatters.org/mmtv/200912210016

Prominent people who are OK with murdering Julian Assange.
Topic started by Better Believe It on Dec-27-10 04:10 PM (35 replies)
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http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=439&topic_id=76958

ABC Has Put Up A List Of Journalists In Egypt Who Have Been Harassed, Beaten, Detained...
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=439&topic_id=339954

The difference between us and them is that we do feel outrage, even when it's one of their propagandists getting beaten-up.

[cali]

1. just read that

it's all out war on journalists now.

[Cleita]

2. I'm so sorry they were hurt, however, it

makes me wonder how prepared they were to go into such a dangerous situation that more seasoned foreign correspondents would have had several plans, alike A, B and C in case they sensed danger.

[cali]

10. about as prepared as a correspondent can be

Greg Palkot

Greg Palkot serves as foreign correspondent for FOX News Channel (FNC). He covers the world from FNC's London ...more

Greg Palkot serves as foreign correspondent for FOX News Channel (FNC). He covers the world from FNC's London bureau.



Palkot is a key contributor to FOX News' coverage of the War on Terror. He's been embedded with troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, filed from the scene of Saddam Hussein's capture, is following the hunt for Usama bin Laden and Al Qaeda in Pakistan's border area, as well as the deadly attacks on Benazir Bhutto there. He's also reported from inside Iran and on the Mideast including Gaza and Lebanon.



In Europe, Greg was live at the scene of the Russian invasion of Georgia, he covered the fiery riots surrounding Paris, the crash of the Concorde, as well as the deaths of Princess Diana and Pope John Paul II.



From Africa, Palkot has reported inside war-torn Sudan, he's followed the strife in Somalia and modern piracy in the waters off Africa's coast.



And in Asia, he's reported live from North Korea, from Beijing on the Olympics, from the devastation of the Tsunami in Indonesia and relief efforts for cyclone-hit Burma.



Greg has featured in documentaries on Iran's controversial nuclear efforts, Iraq's scandal-plagued Oil-for-Food program and the invasion of Fallujah.



Palkot has received Emmy Awards for Best Reporting, Best News Coverage and Best Feature, also earning honors from the Associated Press, United Press International and the International Film and Television Awards.



Prior to joining FNC, he's been an anchor, reporter and producer, serving on programs on PBS-TV, Financial News Network (now CNBC), WABC and CB

Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/on-air/personalities/greg-palkot/bio/#ixzz1CvvrSJt8


And his crew is equally experienced. Doesn't take much research to find things like this out.

[Cleita]

17. They must have thought they were invincible or they

probably wouldn't have been hurt. Oh thanks for the research. I'm happy you don't have anything else to do except correct every one and throw your weight around on a message board. Your last sentence was really uncalled for.

[cali]

22. numerous reporters and their crews are being attacked in Egypt-

I doubt any of them think they're invincible. And all I said was it doesn't take much research to find out something like whether a reporter is experienced. a bit thin skinned, aren't you?

[Cleita]

36. I don't take kindly to rudeness. It's unnecessary for

a civilized conversation. The thickness of my skin has nothing to do with it.

[The Doctor.]

37. Point of class;

Pointing out possible rudeness that might be otherwise easily ignored doesn't promote civilized conversation either. I can't say that I'm up to that all the time, but if I want civility, I avoid escalation.

I have class... I just rarely exercise it. :p

As an example, feel free to say anything rude in response to this if you would like to. ;)

[theophilus]

3. I find this disgusting and sad. I guess Rush will like it, though. n/t

[Bumblebee]

4. Why would he? These are pro-Mubarak people

[Raine]

29. Why would he?? Who knows but yes Rush is taking pleasure in it..

Rush Limbaugh takes joy in detention of American journalists in Egypt (Audio) - Democratic Underground
Address:http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=439x341218

[Raine]

30. You're correct about Rush ...

Rush Limbaugh takes joy in detention of American journalists in Egypt (Audio) - Democratic Underground
Address:http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=439x341218

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[GreenTea]

6. And how will republican Fox "news" twist it to blame liberals, democrats & progressives?

[sufrommich]

7. Was Limbaugh cheering them on? nt

[Little Star]

8. I would not wish this on anyone. Hope they are ok. n/t

[Stevenmarc]

9. Couldn't they have just stayed home and pulled the story out of their ass, as usual.

[Cleita]

12. You would think. n/t

[Ian David]

14. This is why they invented green screens.

http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/wed-february-2-2011/arabian-fights

[Cowboy X]

15. That wouldn't be surprising

nt

[KG]

11. surprisingly, i'm having trouble dredging up some outrage...

:P

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[Marr]

13. O'Reilly should do a live report from there.

He claims to be tough.

[Ian David]

19. He'll just send a producer to ambush Mubarak on his way out of the supermarket. n/t

[Guy Whitey Corngood]

23. Now that is funny. Although technically I can envision Dilldo's flunky ambushing El-Baradei.

Since the Faux hearts Mubarak.

[blogslut]

16. This is so very wrong

Pro-Mubarak thugs are deliberately targeting these reporters. I worry for all of them but I also pray they continue to document what is going on in Egypt. Perhaps - perhaps, this incident will drop a few scales from the eyes of the Murdoch/Ailes monster.

[LLStarks]

20. I wonder if Rush Limbaugh will praise this too.

[Swede Atlanta]

21. As much as I detest Faux News and everyone associated with it.....

This is criminal and it wouldn't surprise me if Mubarak and his thugs weren't organized and targeting these journalists.

Mubarak and his allies want to silence any news of the turmoil in Egypt to the outside world. So any journalist that is reporting or broadcasting to the outside world reveals his impotence to control the situation short of an all out military assault on civilians.

Mubarak is using the same tactics used by the Iranian leadership in 2009. Shame on them and I doubt there will even one virgin waiting for them when they enter heaven, more likely a heavyset Bubba waiting to be their boyfriend.

[WillowTree]

24. Reading some threads makes me sick to my stomach. If this is what it means to be a Progressive...

....I'll need to find something else to be because the level of inhumanity shown by some here is not something with which I wish to have any association whatsoever.

Heal thyself.

[Maru Kitteh]

27. that's why I posted before reading it. Sometimes reading the thread just kills it for me. n/t

[Rex]

25. Yikes! That is terrifying...I'm sure Rush will love it.

[Maru Kitteh]

26. May he and his crew find safety, peace and and a rapid recovery. I admire the courage of anyone

trying to document this story and get it out in such momentous and dangerous circumstances.

[tammywammy]

35. +1 n/t

[lumberjack_jeff]

28. I can hear it now; "But wait! I'm on your side!" n/t

[icnorth]

31. This is an assignment for

Andrew Breitbart, should you choose to accept it.


Rupert

[stevedeshazer]

32. Bad news. Hope they're okay.

[Danger Mouse]

33. Geez, the poor guys....I hope they recover okay...

:(

[Contrary1]

34. Freeps were saying some vile things about the "Liberal" journalists who got beat up yesterday.

Of course, Fox reporters weren't involved then. Maybe they've had a change of heart.

I won't lower myself to mimic them. It's wrong, no matter which side one is on.

Hopefully, all the reporters and their crews make it home safely.