Veronica Guerin: the anti-Stephen Glass.(Interview)

From: Interview | Date: November 1, 2003| Author: | Copyright information

Joel Schumacher's new film, Veronica Guerin, starring Cate Blanchett, tells the story of an Irish Journalist slain in 1996 by thugs under the hire of Dublin drug lords, whom Guerin was outing in her weekly newspaper column. Aengus Fanning, her editor at the Sunday Independent, recalls her life and legacy as the film hits U.S. theaters.

SCOTT LYLE COHEN: As her editor, what was your relationship like with Veronica Guerin?

AENGUS FANNING: I had a strong personal affection and great professional respect for her. I have never encountered a journalist who worked harder than ...

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