Journos are clamoring for an interview with Ferguson, Mo. police officer Darren Wilson, and among them is CNN’s Anderson Cooper, who sought to put to rest any conspiratorial speculation as to why he met with Wilson:
For the record, I met briefly with Darren Wilson a few days ago to see if he wanted to do an interview with me. That's standard procedure
— Anderson Cooper (@andersoncooper) November 23, 2014
I've met and interviewed Mike Brown's family and have spoken numerous times on the record and off the record with Brown family attorneys
— Anderson Cooper (@andersoncooper) November 23, 2014
Prior to interviewing Donald Sterling, for example, I also met with him to ask him to do an interview. That's how you ask for an interview
— Anderson Cooper (@andersoncooper) November 23, 2014
Darren Wilson chose not to do an interview with me. I continue to hope to interview anyone with information about this tragedy.
— Anderson Cooper (@andersoncooper) November 23, 2014
I'd also like to intv the grand jury. There is no conspiracy here. Reporters want to intv people and sometimes you have to meet them first
— Anderson Cooper (@andersoncooper) November 23, 2014
CNN’s Don Lemon also said he met with Wilson to request an interview:
For those asking, yes I met with Darren Wilson regarding an interview. Not out of the ordinary. @CNNTonight @brianstelter
— Don Lemon (@donlemon) November 23, 2014
Others who have reportedly met with Wilson requesting an interview include Matt Lauer, George Stephanopoulo and Scott Pelley.
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