I was always under the impression that when they do this, it's because the word abducted was taken as a direct quote from authorities. They can possibly get sued should the information turn out to be wrong or challenged, so it's a way for the media to protect themselves from liability by quoting the source who claimed it.
I was always under the impression that when they do this, it's because the word abducted was taken as a direct quote from authorities. They can possibly get sued should the information turn out to be wrong or challenged, so it's a way for the media to protect themselves from liability by quoting the source who claimed it.
Interesting.