Amanda Knox was found not guilty.
But good job, Daily Mail. Good job.
Another reason not to pre-write the news. And another reason not to set your pre-written stories to autopublish.
Via Malcom Coles.
UPDATE: Here’s the original alternate reality article in its entirety, complete with photos, observations of weeping parents and saved for posterity. For example:
As Knox realized the enormity of what judge Hellman was saying she sank into her chair sobbing uncontrollably while her family and friends hugged each other in tears.
Here’s a tip for what not to do in journalism: Auto-publishing stories before the events actually occur destroys your credibility, especially if that event is FALSE.
(Source: futurejournalismproject)
