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TV stations set accord on hostage coverage
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In an unusual move aimed at limiting the risk during hostage
situations, Boston TV stations have quietly negotiated an agreement
with Boston and State Police that will restrict live coverage when
hostages or armed suspects are involved.
Under a draft of the deal obtained by the Globe, the TV stations
agree that they will not "air either critical ground or aerial
videotape until after the incident has been resolved." According to
Margot Hill, spokeswoman for the Boston Police Department, that means
refraining from live broadcasts of footage that could jeopardize a
rescue attempt by revealing ...
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