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CNN Issues Corrections After Misstating Target in NYC ISIS-Inspired Bomb Case

Authorities say the devices were thrown at anti-Muslim protesters near Gracie Mansion, not at the mayor.

Overview

  • CNN anchor Abby Phillip apologized on X and on air, clarifying her on‑air tease incorrectly suggested Mayor Zohran Mamdani was the target.
  • The network deleted a widely criticized promotional post and acknowledged it failed to reflect the gravity of the incident and breached editorial standards.
  • CNN reporter Edward‑Isaac Dovere removed a post that implied Mamdani was a target and issued a correction stating law enforcement has not identified him as such.
  • Federal authorities have charged Emir Balat, 18, and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, with providing material support to ISIS and using a weapon of mass destruction, among other counts.
  • Investigators say the suspects threw improvised explosive devices containing TATP into a crowd of anti‑Muslim protesters and toward police, and the devices did not detonate.