NBC denies paying Anthonys for interview

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/orange/orl-casey2308oct23,0,3867930.story

NBC denies paying Anthonys for interview

NBC News confirmed it paid a "nominal" fee for photographs as part of its coverage of the Casey Anthony case, the same day her parents appeared on the Today show and told a national audience they think their missing granddaughter is still alive.

The Orlando Sentinel asked NBC to address a rumor that it paid George and Cindy Anthony for their interview on the morning broadcast.

A spokeswoman wrote in an e-mail: "NBC News does not pay for interviews. NBC News paid a nominal licensing fee for photos, which is standard in the industry."

She would not say how much NBC News paid.

The Sentinel also asked the Anthonys' spokesman, Larry Garrison, if any member of the Anthony family has received compensation from news or entertainment organizations.

Garrison replied by e-mail, "No family member is receiving money for interviews."

momgot2kids wrote:http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/orange/orl-casey2308oct23,0,3867930.story

NBC denies paying Anthonys for interview

NBC News confirmed it paid a "nominal" fee for photographs as part of its coverage of the Casey Anthony case, the same day her parents appeared on the Today show and told a national audience they think their missing granddaughter is still alive.

The Orlando Sentinel asked NBC to address a rumor that it paid George and Cindy Anthony for their interview on the morning broadcast.

A spokeswoman wrote in an e-mail: "NBC News does not pay for interviews. NBC News paid a nominal licensing fee for photos, which is standard in the industry."

She would not say how much NBC News paid.

The Sentinel also asked the Anthonys' spokesman, Larry Garrison, if any member of the Anthony family has received compensation from news or entertainment organizations.

Garrison replied by e-mail, "No family member is receiving money for interviews."

Wonder what a nominal fee would be considered..

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momgot2kids wrote:http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/orange/orl-casey2308oct23,0,3867930.story

NBC denies paying Anthonys for interview

NBC News confirmed it paid a "nominal" fee for photographs as part of its coverage of the Casey Anthony case, the same day her parents appeared on the Today show and told a national audience they think their missing granddaughter is still alive.

The Orlando Sentinel asked NBC to address a rumor that it paid George and Cindy Anthony for their interview on the morning broadcast.

A spokeswoman wrote in an e-mail: "NBC News does not pay for interviews. NBC News paid a nominal licensing fee for photos, which is standard in the industry."

She would not say how much NBC News paid.

The Sentinel also asked the Anthonys' spokesman, Larry Garrison, if any member of the Anthony family has received compensation from news or entertainment organizations.

Garrison replied by e-mail, "No family member is receiving money for interviews."

Wonder what a nominal fee would be considered..

Notice how the Spokemans states: "No family memeber is receiving money for interviews". He didn't say: Money has not been given for any of their interviews... I wish reporters would follow up on thier own questions... It wouldn't be uncommon for anyone on defense side to state that the A"s we're not receiving the money, if they we're paid through their atty's or another source.... That's what they do, they say unclear response's to the Press so they hope it puts in all to rest.. Conclusion: They probably do get paid it just doesn't go directly to them, it goes through a third person... It can also go straight to Casey's Defense Team to pay for their fees...