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Networks Mostly SILENT on Bond Hearing For Jocelyn Nungaray’s Killer

The bond hearing for the killers of Houston preteen Jocelyn Nungaray was the top story on Univision’s network evening newscast and drew a brief on Telemundo. Beyond that: ABC, CBS, and NBC determined that the latest developments in a horrendous crime that has shaken the country were not newsworthy.

Here’s an excerpt from Univision’s report, which led the newscast, with a critical admission:

LYDIA TERRAZAS: At the time of his arrest, Martínez Rangel had bite marks and scratches on his arms, according to the prosecutor. 

MEGAN LONG: He did say that he did tie her up, and that he suggested that they throw her in the bayou to get rid of any DNA.

These are stunning developments, and there is really no reason for this story not to be on ABC, CBS, and NBC. The murder of a child at the hands of illegal migrants should be at or near the top of every…

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