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Parents of Slain Democratic Staffer Sue Fox News Over Story

by Associated Press

   NEW YORK --

   The parents of a Democratic National Committee employee who was killed
   in 2016 have filed a federal lawsuit alleging Fox News exploited the
   slaying as a "political football."

   Joel and Mary Rich allege Fox News, a reporter and a guest commentator
   used "lies, misrepresentations and half-truths" in a May 16, 2017,
   article that claimed their son had leaked DNC emails to WikiLeaks
   during the presidential campaign.

   The network removed the week-old story, saying it was not initially
   subjected to its "high degree of editorial scrutiny."

   Seth Rich was killed in what Washington police believe was a random
   robbery attempt. He was 27 years old.

   The report quoted a private investigator suggesting that Seth Rich had
   some connection to WikiLeaks.

   Fox News declined comment citing the pending litigation.