CNN revises report on freed Syrian prisoner after identifying him as ex-intelligence officer

CNN has revised its report on a Syrian prisoner released after the fall of Bashar Assad's regime. The network now states the man was an ex-intelligence officer, not a civilian as initially believed. The report featured a dramatic scene where a Syrian rebel freed the man from a prison. However, CNN acknowledged difficulties in verifying information in real time. CNN's Jake Tapper noted the situation in Syria is complex, highlighting the challenges in accurately reporting events on the ground.