Qoute from CNN.
"For those not familiar with 'LIVE NEWS' production, it is actually not that uncommon for hosts and producers to arrange protesters or pedestrians behind reporter to provide a varied background. Sources familiar with this live shoot tell Mediaite that the protesters (“Muslim Mothers”) were already very near the location and the Police simply allowed them to move behind Ms. Anderson and crew."
The operative words Being Live News.
No I'm not familiar with News production-
Only That clip is Not Live News Footage in any way shape or form.
Whatever their agenda ( CNN) it is insulting of them to
1, Try & pass off a staged event as Live News.
2, The Riduclous nonsense of a statement to try & justify it.
As Yamcha said - They should have their License revoked.