Anderson Cooper says deposition CNNs rigorous fact checking means NEVER questions reporting

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In 2015, Anderson Cooper spoke about a CNN medical correspondent's piece on a Florida children's hospital.

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According to the story, the hospital's open-heart surgery rates were "three times the national norm" at St. Mary Hospital in West Palm Beach.

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Cooper provided testimony in the lawsuit in January after CNN and Cohen were sued by Dr. Michael Black, a surgeon at the hospital.

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He talked about "The Triad," which consists of senior editors, Standards & Practices personnel, and business attorneys, who evaluate delicate stories.

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In a deposition that sheds light on CNN's reporting practises, Anderson Cooper acknowledged that he will accept already agreed-upon responses

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The 55-year-old journalist, one of CNN's greatest stars, reacted angrily when his lawyer referred to him as a television "host"

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argued that he was actually reporting rather than merely being the face of the news.

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When asked who managed his social media, he claimed he never went to morning editorial meetings and remarked, "I don't look at social media too much."

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Cooper declined to comment on his contract after consulting with his attorney.

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