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His stories have put OPSEU/SEFPO members at risk based solely on conjecture and
speculation; essentially accusing them of committing a crime, when there have been
no charges laid. This is beyond irresponsible – it’s reckless.
He has also named certain individuals in stories, when it was not necessary to do
so – putting them at greater risk, and once again for no justifiable reason other
than selling papers.
This is not fair reporting, this is not good reporting. And it is no small matter.
While Richmond has reached out for a statement, our union doesn’t comment on
matters of life and death before the facts are clear. I would hope that reporters
at the London Free Press understand that concept and would be held to the same
basic standard.
We don’t play games with people’s lives. We take the health and safety of our
members very seriously and we expect some basic responsibility from the media. Let
the investigative agencies do their work. Jailhouse gossip and unsubstantiated
allegations have no place in responsible journalism.
Sincerely,
Warren (Smokey) Thomas
President of OPSEU/SEFPO