Matt Gutman: Early Life and Education. Matt: Perfect. First responders are on the scene. He made a mistake but is a very credible news reporter. The Los Angeles Times first reported Gutman’s suspension. Matt Gutman Kobe Bryant In this undated image provided by ABC News, television anchor Matt Gutman, left, interviews Keith Papini, the husband of … Get TVNewser delivered straight to your inbox, To send TVNewser senior editor A.J. it’s believed Kobe Bryant is there.” Rescue personnel have been swarming there. It said: “5 people down in a helicopter crash. What a guy. So, this is going to really hit hard in southern California. Today I inaccurately reported it was believed that four of Kobe Bryant’s children were on board that flight. Matt Gutman Our Matt Gutman reports on the unique challenges the Navajo and many indigenous people now face. Discover what happened on this day. — Matt Gutman (@mattgutmanABC) January 27, 2020 No word on how long the suspension is for, but it gives more ammo to those that cry out “fake news” and more ammo for those that hate the media. That report turned out to be incorrect. Gutman had erroneously reported that all four of Bryant’s daughters were on board the helicopter that crashed into the hills of Calabasas. Here’s Gutman addressing the mistake, on-air. So, Matt, since you're new to our podcast, how about you tell us a little bit about yourself. Matt also has an ender siser named Rachael with whom he was extremely close with. (video of wreckage is shown), northwest of downtown Los Angeles. Just before I ran out the door my wife said, “oh my lord, we grew up with Kobe.” The fact that 4 of his children are believed to be on that helicopter with him, all daughters, one of them a newborn, is simply devastating. Reply. senior (chief) national correspondent Matt Gutman. Matt briefly wrote for USA Today, then in 2006 moved to ABC News Radio. I’m heading there right now. Here’s the transcript of the ABC News Special Report, which began Sunday at 3:06 p.m. As he acknowledged on Sunday, Matt Gutman’s initial reporting was not accurate and failed to meet our editorial standards.”, Gutman released a statement of his own: “We are in the business of holding people accountable. ABC News. Llamas: We come on the air with this tragic news coming in from California. Katz on Jan. 29, 2020 - … played all those seasons as an L.A. Laker. Back in January 2020, Matt was suspended by ABC News for incorrectly reporting late. GMA Hot List: ABC News' Matt Gutman goofs around inside earthquake simulator (Published on 8 March 2017 ) Gutman is particularly known for reporting from 40 plus countries across the globe. By A.J. I apologize to Kobe’s family, friends and our viewers. Bring Matt Gutman back. Reporter: Pundits have declared Oscar Pistorius' case all but doomed after he got pummeled in cross-examination last month. and news coming in on the pfizer vaccine. And I hold myself accountable for a terrible mistake, which I deeply regret. Bryant and his 13 year-old daughter Gianna were among nine people killed in the accident. The 42 aged Matt Gutman work as a chief national correspondent for ABC News. It is hard to underscore how important Kobe was to Los Angeles. That is incorrect. After that, he wrote for the Jerusalem Post from 2001 to 2005, and covered the conflict between Israel and Palestine. The Disney network's chief national correspondent Matt Gutman said amid the breaking news Sunday that Bryant's daughters Natalia, 17, Bianka, 3, … His exact salary is unknown, however, his income is around $131,014 and his net worth is estimated to be $1 million. And then there’s Matt Gutman –HOLD ME BACK, JESUS! On January 29th, 2020, Gutman was suspended by the ABC News for an inaccurate report on Kobe Bryant’s helicopter crash. Katz a tip, email him, The tragic Sunday morning helicopter crash, Staff Services Manager II, Digital Properties. A post shared by Matt Gutman (@mattgutmanabc) on May 18, 2018 at 4:49pm PDT 4. I think you mentioned something really important in your preface to this and that is that Kobe Bryant played 20 seasons here in L.A. By. I apologize to Kobe’s family, friends and our viewers. Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC. He is currently hosting the ABC's wildlife program Sea Rescue. So yeah, like you said, Ian, my name is Matt Gutman and I am 24 years old. 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ABC News has suspended Matt Gutman, a senior national correspondent, for an inaccurate statement he made on-air Sunday following the death of Kobe Bryant. Matt Gutman Career. The question now is if Pistorius' defense team can bounce back from his cross-examination. Born in New Jersey, United States, on December 5, 1977, Matt Gutman is best known for being a news anchor. Again, a source confirming that ESPN that NBA legend Kobe Bryant has died in a helicopter crash. Months later, Matt Gutman's novel ... and then come up with the plan to extricate them." the disturbing aerial images coming in from los angeles. — Matt Gutman (@mattgutmanABC) January 27, 2020 Three days later, Gutman, an award-winning ABC News veteran, has earned a suspension, first reported by Los Angeles Times. Today I inaccurately reported it was believed that four of Kobe Bryant’s children were on board that flight.