BUSTED! Why did CNN remove THIS quote from their story about N.M. child abuse case? [screenshot]

As Twitchy told you earlier, the AP apparently didn’t feel the need to mention an alleged child abuser’s ties to radical Islam after he was arrested on his compound in New Mexico. Well, as glaring an omission as that was, it may not be quite as shady as what CNN did.

When CNN originally covered the story on August 6, they mentioned Taos County Sheriff Jerry Hogrefe’s remarks referring to occupants of the compound as “extremist of the Muslim belief.” But now? Gone:

I don't know why CNN took it out of their story, but in light of today's news, I'll just point out that the article originally included the sheriff's statement that the individuals were "extremists of the Muslim belief."

Not there anymore –> https://t.co/qYTsCD0SMv https://t.co/3QPhRpoxvl

— Friendly Gabriel Malor (@gabrielmalor) August 8, 2018

Here’s what it used to say:

Here you go:https://t.co/ZbIM56Mm9m pic.twitter.com/MAKmFLA80n

— MrsIbsolm (@laurenibsolm) August 8, 2018

Did CNN just decide that wasn’t newsworthy?

I mean, I have a suspicion why CNN is avoiding the whole "Muslim school shooter training camp" angle.

I purposefully avoided highlighting the sheriff's statement when the story first came out bc it seemed less relevant than the starving kids part. But today's news changes that.

— Friendly Gabriel Malor (@gabrielmalor) August 8, 2018

It sure does.

That's a little weird…

— Alex Zelinski (@A_Zelinski) August 8, 2018

Maybe not so weird for CNN, though.

Good question for @brianstelter or @CillizzaCNN

— The Streeter (@thestreeter) August 8, 2018

We already know the answer.

I know why.

— Honey Badger (@SalsaPrice) August 8, 2018

Yes, you do. CNN gonna CNN.?

— Ann Boger (@ann_boger) August 8, 2018

Parting food for thought:

https://twitter.com/Mellecon/status/1027279293167149057