The article “Stewardess ID’d Hijackers Early, Transcripts Show” by journalist Gail Sheehy, published Feb. 16, 2004, in The New York Observer, contains significant factual errors.

iMediaEthics’ publisher Rhonda Roland Shearer wrote a report that excerpts and analyzes the specific content in question. Furthermore, this report includes supporting primary source materials and lists harm induced by these errors, in order to draw upon recommendations for actions the reporter and the publisher ought to take.

A special report by Robert B. Bluey, CNSNews staff writer, covering Shearer’s investigation on distortions and false accusations of the 9/11 Commission found in Sheehy’s news article.