The Obama administration is extending its condolences to the family of Stephen Sotloff, following reports the Islamic State has issued a video depicting his beheading.
The Committee for the Protection of Journalists issued a statement condemning the reported video saying., being butchered in front of camera simply for being a reporter is pure barbarism.
White House spokesman Josh Earnest could not confirm the validity of the video.
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At the Pentagon, Spokesman Rear Admiral John Kirby said they are trying to find out the truth about this reported murder of another journalist by Islamic State militants.
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