Viral Statement On Facebook About School Shooting Is Wrongly Attributed To Morgan Freeman
Not long after the initial shocked reaction in the wake of a deadly mass-shooting Friday in Connecticut, several Facebook users posted a statement from actor Morgan Freeman, pleading with the media to stop using the shooter's name. While the sentiment is heartfelt and valid, it apparently did not come from Freeman.
Not long after the initial shocked reaction in the wake of a deadly mass-shooting Friday in Connecticut, several Facebook users posted a statement from actor Morgan Freeman, pleading with the media to stop using the shooter’s name. While the sentiment is heartfelt and valid, it apparently did not come from Freeman.
This statement, usually accompanied by a photo of the actor famous for his roles in The Shawshank Redemption and The Bucket List, has been shared on Facebook numerous times:
You want to know why.
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