The BBC Had A Sassy Caption For That Guy On Fox News Who Said Non-Muslims Weren't Allowed In Birmingham

They referred to him as a Terrorism "Expert".

You know Steve Emerson, a self-proclaimed terriorism expert who went on Fox News and claimed that non-Muslims are not allowed in Birmingham?

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His claims were proved wrong, #FoxNewsFacts trended, and he apologised.

Well yesterday Steve was interviewed by phone by BBC Midlands Today – the regional news show for the Birmingham area.

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During the interview with presenter Nick Owen, Emerson apologised. He said "I am mortified for my mistake, I am totally responsible for it and I do not hide away for it."

And the caption they used for his interview? This.

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Terrorism "Expert".

How sassy.

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(Thanks to @JackMerlin who sparked this story off on Twitter)