BFM-TV continues to dispel suspicions of foreign interference by its anchor Rachid M’Barki

BFM-TV fired its journalist Rachid M’Barki following suspicions of interference with his work and filed a complaint against X, according to an internal email sent on Thursday, February 23, that Agence France-Presse was aware of. (AFP), confirms Information from Delirama.

France’s first news channel launched an internal investigation in January over its suspicions. “Story killers” are published by journalists as part of a press conference, including an investigation the world, on several occasions in the past year, the anchor is suspected of airing subjects that were not vetted by the channel’s editorial staff, possibly on behalf of foreign governments. These subjects include brief broadcasts on antennas specifically associated with Russian oligarchs, Qatar or Western Sahara.

Strengthening of Verification Mechanisms

“These investigations were able to identify several scenes between 2021 and 2022 that were broadcast without respecting the verification “process” and the editorial line. These shortcomings are the sole responsibility of a journalist who does not respect the rules in force in the editorial office. The management has decided to terminate his employment contract on February 21, 2023. “Marc-Olivier Fogle, director general of the news channel, writes in this email. “BFM-TV Complaint Against X Regarding Affected Facts Filed On February 22, 2023”He adds to passive corruption and breach of trust.

In response, the channel decided to “Reinforce” Its editorial verification systems, Mr. Fogle notes. He recalled that in his message “This isolated case in no way reflects the exceptional and rigorous work carried out professionally and ethically by the 250 journalists of BFM-TV, to whom the management reaffirms its support and its confidence”.

Rachid M’Barkey, who has been excluded from the antenna since January 11, has admitted to being. “Used that information [lui] From the Informed” And who doesn’t “There is no need to follow a conventional writing style”. “They are all authentic and verified. (…) I didn’t rule anything out, maybe I was screwed, I didn’t feel like I was or I was in some process, otherwise I wouldn’t be able to do it.”He declared in paragraphs Politics.

After that, a survey was conducted the world and its partners in the Forbidden Stories consortium, the affair is just one small part of a disinformation campaign led by an Israeli pharmacy that sells its services around the world. Mr. Among the footage released without permission by M’Barki, at least two headlines — sanctions against Russian oligarchs and targeting a former senior Qatari official — are part of a wider disinformation campaign orchestrated by Israeli pharma “Team George.” With no legal presence, it is run by a former Israeli soldier.

Mr. According to M’Barkey, the images and elements of the on-air language were given to him by the French propagandist Jean-Pierre Duthien. Both assure that these broadcasts are not paid for. This February 22, Mediapart Mr. It was revealed that Duthion also provided “ Elements of Language » A French deputy, Hubert Julien-Laferrière, is particularly promoting a dubious cryptocurrency in the legislature.