College team clears up
Fatal faux pas: linebacker (20) is not dead at all
On Tuesday, the college football team Alabama A&M announced the death of its linebacker Medrick Burnett Jr. A fatal faux pas, as the 20-year-old is still alive.
Kronen Zeitung als bevorzugte Google-Quelle hinzufügen Background: In October, Burnett Jr. suffered a serious head injury and was hospitalized with brain bleeding and swelling. During a craniotomy, the American's skull was then cut open in order to access his brain. A delicate procedure that could well end fatally.
Death announced
In fact, the college announced the death of its defensive player on Tuesday, but quickly realized it had spread false information.
"We express our immediate regret for spreading false information. We are very pleased that Medrick remains in stable condition," a revised statement from the university read.
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