I'm posting this information and urging people to ask for accountability and an explanation of the spotty, biased reporting, but if you still want a reason, I'd urge you to read ej25's diary:
New York Times changes its story on blame for Brooklyn Bridge arrests
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New York Times Ombudsman
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