Rain said at the time that Eckert was excluded from what she described as an invitation-only session because she took issue with his reporting. If you are unable to provide evidence and substantiation of your claims, I demand a public retraction and apology." In the association letter, NYSAPA board President Tracy Ormsbee of the Times Union of Albany offered to discuss the issue with Rain. North Country Public Radio journalist Brit Hanson, who was providing photographic coverage for other outlets including The Associated Press, was also blocked from news conference. NCPR Assistant News Director David Sommerstein said Rain later told him that had been in error.

Source: ABC News October 06, 2016 13:58 UTC