Some of you have asked me about new information that some media outlets chose to report on today about Jesse Matthew and the Morgan Harrington case. I only post things here that I can independently confirm, and that wont jeopardize police efforts to ensure a fair process for all involved. Just moments ago State Police released a statement about the information that was reported on today. As you will see this is why many media outlets chose not to report on the sensitive information. The following statement is from Colonel W. Steven Flaherty, Virginia State Police Superintendent: The Virginia State Police are extremely disappointed with the editorial decisions by WVIR-TV29 and WTVR-TV6 to release critically sensitive information today in the ongoing investigation into the disappearance and death of Morgan Harrington. The information was obtained from a search warrant affidavit that was supposed to have been sealed from public disclosure. These two news stations chose to exploit a clerical error for their own benefit, despite being personally asked by the Virginia State Police case agent, Virginia State Police public relations director, and Albemarle County Police investigators to refrain from publicly releasing the contents of the affidavit. Investigators are seriously concerned about the impact the release of this information will have on the preservation of key evidence, and the integrity, progression and eventual prosecution of the case. Steps are currently underway to seal the affidavit and state police will have no further comment on this matter or contents of the warrant.
Posted on: Tue, 25 Nov 2014 01:09:43 +0000
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