September 20, 2013

Rollie Chance, whom NBC and CBS mistakenly identified as the suspect in Monday’s Navy Yard shooting, tells The Huffington Post about his surreal experiences.

“I’m looking for something like this not to happen to anyone else,” Chance said, when asked why he decided to speak out. “I wouldn’t wish this on my worst enemy. I think there needs to be some accountability in reporting. Instead of being the first reporter to have breaking news, you have to have accountability. Verify before you vilify.”

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