Law enforcement officials are sharing new details about last Friday's deadly attack on the headquarters of the Centers for Disease Control. The update comes as some workers blame misinformation for the attack. CBS News' Skyler Henry has the story.
Following the deadly attack last Friday, some Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) staffers are pointing to the spread of misinformation as a contributing factor. While the specifics of the attack and the exact nature of the misinformation remain unclear pending official investigations, internal discussions reportedly suggest a correlation between false narratives circulating online and the events that transpired. These narratives, the staffers claim, may have fueled anger, distrust, or even directly incited violence. The potential role of misinformation is particularly concerning given the CDC's position as a trusted source of public health information. The attack, therefore, highlights the potentially deadly consequences of the spread of disinformation and its ability to manipulate public perception and behavior, even impacting the safety and security of those working to protect public health. The staffers are calling for increased efforts to combat misinformation and enhance digital security measures to protect themselves and the agency from future incidents. The ongoing investigations are expected to shed more light on the precise relationship between the misinformation and the attack.
