CNN 'identifies Jihadi John' in broadcast blunder — independent.co.uk

A picture of the masked man, who appears in beheading videos of at least five hostages, was followed by an image of the Russian prime minister looking somewhat annoyed. Putin’s face flashed up on screen during the live news broadcast above a caption that read: “Jihadi John identified”. Jihadi John has been identified as Mohammed Emwazi, 26, from west London. He studied computer science before becoming known to UK intelligence agencies over links to Islamic militants.

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