Skip to Main Content

How Rolling Stone got the UVA sexual assault story so wrong

Clip: 4/6/2015 | 13m 40s

How Rolling Stone got the UVA sexual assault story so wrong

A new report scrutinizes the many layers of error uncovered in a Rolling Stone article about an alleged gang rape at the University of Virginia. Gwen Ifill talks to Steve Coll of the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism about failures by the reporter and editors to verify the account. Alison Kiss of the Clery Center for Security on Campus discusses how it may affect other victims.

04/06/2015 | Rating NR

Problems playing video?   | Closed Captioning Feedback

Report a Problem

Before you submit an error, please consult our Video Help page.

Problems playing video?   | Closed Captioning Feedback

Report a Problem

Before you submit an error, please consult our Video Help page.

Major corporate funding for the PBS News Hour is provided by BDO, BNSF, Consumer Cellular, American Cruise Lines, and Raymond James. Funding for the PBS NewsHour Weekend is provided by...

Boston bombing jury to begin deliberations

Boston bombing jury to begin deliberations after emotional trial (5m 1s)

Countering extremist recruitment videos with a cartoon spoof

Countering Islamic extremist recruitment videos with a cartoon spoof (6m 10s)

Recalibrating the student-athlete relationship to college

Does the relationship between colleges and student-athletes need to be recalibrated? (7m 44s)

Why Clinton’s campaign announcement won’t look like Cruz’s

Why Hillary Clinton’s campaign announcement won’t look like Ted Cruz’s (7m 4s)

Providing Support for PBS.org

Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship

Support for PBS provided by:

Major corporate funding for the PBS News Hour is provided by BDO, BNSF, Consumer Cellular, American Cruise Lines, and Raymond James. Funding for the PBS NewsHour Weekend is provided by...

or

By creating an account, you acknowledge that PBS may share your information with our member stations and our respective service providers, and that you have read and understand the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Discover More from PBS

Watch Without WOSU Passport

  • Watch new specials and currently airing PBS shows
  • Enjoy Live TV from WOSU

Watch MORE with WOSU Passport

Donate $5 per month or $60 per year and:

  • Get extended access to past seasons of PBS shows
  • Stream early releases of new series
  • Binge watch your favorite PBS shows

Your donation goes to your local station!

Get Passport

Are you sure you want to remove null from My List?