Bridges TV controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2011
Conviction of founder
Muzzammil S. Hassan was convicted of second-degree murder in February 2011. The case became a major reputational and operational crisis for the network.
2009
Killing of Aasiya Zubair Hassan
In February 2009, Bridges TV founder and CEO Muzzammil S. Hassan was arrested and charged after the killing of his estranged wife, Aasiya Zubair Hassan, who had worked for the network. Her body was found at the station. The network issued a public statement of shock and condolences, and temporarily suspended its news operations.
2005
Controversy over Current Issues
The Anti-Defamation League criticized Current Issues, arguing that the program gave access to figures associated with antisemitic and extremist views. The dispute concerned the program's guests and political framing.