CNN —An Australian news channel has apologized after broadcasting an edited picture of a female lawmaker that enlarged her breasts and exposed her midriff.
The digitally altered photograph of Victoria state lawmaker Georgie Purcell appeared in a 9News evening bulletin Monday after she criticized the local government for rejecting a ban on duck hunting.
But having my body and outfit photoshopped by a media outlet was not on my bingo card.
“I would like to sincerely apologise to Georgie Purcell for a graphic error that occurred in last night’s bulletin,” Nailon’s 9News statement read.
“Our graphics department sourced an online image of Georgie to use in our story on duck hunting.
Persons:
Georgie Purcell, “, ” Purcell, ”, NhnkDRMidc — Georgie Purcell, @georgievpurcell, Purcell, you’ve, Hugh Nailon, Georgie, Ms Purcell unreservedly
Organizations:
CNN, Animal Justice Party, Photoshop, Adobe
Locations:
Australian, Victoria, Melbourne