NEW YORK - The Pentagon said today it is asking Fox News Channelto remove Geraldo Rivera from a posting with U.S. troops in Iraqwhere he was accused of disclosing unauthorized information. "Wehave asked that he be removed and we are working with them to makethat happen," Lt. Col. Dave Lapan said. He said the network hadagreed. Fox News Channel executives did not immediately return callsseeking comment today.
Earlier, Rivera had dismissed reports that he had been ejectedfrom Iraq for revealing tactical information about the 101st AirborneDivision.
Also today, a British tabloid said it has hired Peter Arnett, whowas dismissed by NBC on Monday for giving an unauthorized interviewto Iraqi state television in which he said the American-led wareffort initially failed because of Iraq's resistance.
"Fired by America for telling the truth," the Daily Mirror said ina Page 1 headline. The Mirror, is vehemently opposed to the war.
Lapan said Rivera reported details of troop operations by drawinga line in the sand showing where his unit was and where it was goingnext.
Reporters who are "embedded" with U.S. troops are not supposed todisclose details that could help Iraqis figure out their location andplans.
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