CNN’s Erica Hill Cuts Off Discussion on Megyn Kelly’s Epstein Remarks

UPDATE: CNN’s Erica Hill abruptly halted a conversation regarding controversial comments made by former Fox News host Megyn Kelly about Jeffrey Epstein‘s sexual abuse of minors during a segment on October 15, 2023. The incident unfolded as Hill confronted journalist Bradley Devlin, who attempted to justify Kelly’s remarks on his podcast, “The Megyn Kelly Show.”

During the show, Kelly claimed that a source close to the Epstein case suggested the late financier was “not a pedophile” but rather “into the barely legal type.” Hill challenged Devlin’s attempt to contextualize Kelly’s statement, emphasizing the horrific implications of discussing such topics. “I have to be honest, I’m not sure what adding that changes,” Hill stated. “The thought of this person who she’s discussing somehow seeming to make the case that it’s okay if a girl is 15 versus 8 is appalling.”

Devlin, attempting to defend Kelly, referenced a comedian’s bit about societal perceptions of age and consent. However, Hill swiftly interrupted, asserting that this was “not a comedy sketch.” She pressed Devlin for clarity on Kelly’s intentions, questioning, “What is the point that you believe she was trying to make in that moment?”

As Devlin struggled to articulate Kelly’s defense, he suggested she aimed to distinguish between different types of child exploitation, saying, “I think she was trying to say that these types of interactions… were not the type of child sex trafficking that we talk about.” Hill countered, emphasizing that such distinctions are irrelevant amid the gravity of the subject.

The segment then shifted to another panelist, Noel King, a journalist from Vox, who condemned Kelly’s remarks. “I have a 15-year-old niece, and what I would say is, I don’t think Megyn Kelly needs to articulate every single thing that crosses her mind,” King stated unequivocally. “It was an appalling thing to say.”

This heated discussion highlights ongoing concerns about how figures in media address sensitive topics involving sexual abuse and exploitation. The urgency of the conversation reflects a broader societal reckoning with narratives that attempt to excuse or downplay the severity of such crimes.

As this story develops, it raises critical questions about media responsibility and the implications of public commentary on abuse. Viewers and audiences are urged to stay informed as reactions continue to unfold across social media and news platforms.