New York Times Buries Admission of Self Interest in Chevron Story
The New York Times reported on Jan. 2 that Chevron has been using outtakes from the film “Crude,” an anti-Chevron film in its legal battles. The Times called it “a cautionary tale for lawyers who invite in documentary filmmakers to tell the story of their legal fights.” The footage was allowed in court after a New York federal judge ruled in May 2010 that Joe Berlinger, the filmmaker, had to turn over more than 500 hours of outtakes, according to the Times. While this Times story was not as biased against Chevron as past articles about the $27 billion Ecuadorian lawsuit have been, but the paper was not upfront about its opposition to the use of the film footage. read more
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New York Times Buries Admission of Self Interest in Chevron Story
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