Herald Pulls Anonymous Letter

I knew it. When the Herald published the anonymous letter about Hollywood Maj. James Jones, aka Jimmy, on its web site, I made sure to print out a physical copy. Why? Because I had a hunch the newspaper wouldn't be linking it for long and I didn't feel like going...

By Bob Norman

April 11, 2007

[
        {
          "name": "GPT - Billboard - Slot Inline - Content - Labeled - No Desktop",
          "component": "16971022",
          "insertPoint": "2",
          "requiredCountToDisplay": "2"
        },{
          "name": "Editor Picks",
          "component": "15769925",
          "insertPoint": "4",
          "requiredCountToDisplay": "1"
        },{
          "name": "Inline Links",
          "component": "16575154",
          "insertPoint": "8th",
          "startingPoint": 8,
          "requiredCountToDisplay": "7",
          "maxInsertions": 25
        },{
          "name": "GPT - Rectangle 2x - Slot Auto-select - Labeled",
          "component": "15782206",
          "insertPoint": "8th",
          "startingPoint": 8,
          "requiredCountToDisplay": "7",
          "maxInsertions": 25
        },{
          "name": "Inline Links",
          "component": "16575154",
          "insertPoint": "8th",
          "startingPoint": 12,
          "requiredCountToDisplay": "11",
          "maxInsertions": 25
        },{
          "name": "GPT - Leaderboard to Tower - Slot Auto-select - Labeled",
          "component": "15782207",
          "insertPoint": "8th",
          "startingPoint": 12,
          "requiredCountToDisplay": "11",
          "maxInsertions": 25
        }
      ]

I knew it. When the Herald published the anonymous letter about Hollywood Maj. James Jones, aka Jimmy, on its web site, I made sure to print out a physical copy. Why? Because I had a hunch the newspaper wouldn't be linking it for long and I didn't feel like going through the city to get it. The letter, which had an undeniable air of authority and knowledge about it, was too edgy and the allegations in it hadn't been reported out.

I've heard the Hollywood P.D. brass threw a huge stink -- and the Herald caved. Journalistically, it's hard to fault the editors for pulling the letter. Where they would be remiss is if they don't investigate the matter. More to come, I hope.

(By the way, the link below still works if you want to read the letter).

KEEP NEW TIMES FREE... Since we started New Times, it has been defined as the free, independent voice of South Florida, and we'd like to keep it that way. Your membership allows us to continue offering readers access to our incisive coverage of local news, food, and culture with no paywalls. You can support us by joining as a member for as little as $1.

Journalist Bob Norman has been raking the muck of South Florida for the past 25 years. His work has led to criminal cases against corrupt politicians, the ouster of bad judges from the bench, and has garnered dozens of state, regional, and national awards.

Contact: Bob Norman