CNN Reporter Clarissa Ward Confirms Syrian 'Prisoner' in Now-Infamous Video Report Is Notorious Intelligence Officer

Clarissa Ward and CNN confirmed they were deceived by a notorious Syrian intelligence officer. (Credit: Getty Images/CNN)

Veteran CNN reporter Clarissa Ward confirmed the Syrian "prisoner" in her now-infamous video report is notorious intelligence officer Salama Mohammed Salama.

The prisoner's true identity was first revealed in an investigation by Verify-Sy, which interviewed Syrian locals to learn Salama was a former first lieutenant in the Syrian Air Force Intelligence.