April 19, 2008
Freed CBS Journalist Speaks
Kidnapped Producer Working For 60 Minutes Was Rescued After 2 Months In Captivity
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Richard Butler, released after two months' captivity in the southern Iraq city of Iraq. (CBS)
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Play CBS Video Video Cameraman Recounts Rescue "CBS News RAW": CBS cameraman and producer Richard Butler recounted his rescue by the Iraqi army after being kidnapped and held hostage for over two months.
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Video Kidnapped Journalist Rescued CBS photographer Richard Butler, kidnapped in Iraq two months ago, was released safely after months of intense negotiations.
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Interactive Covering The Story Journalists covering the war in Iraq are sometimes part of the story as more are injured, killed or taken hostage.
Today he made the following brief statement:
“First and foremost, I would like to thank all those who that were involved in working for my freedom, especially the Iraqi army whose bravery under fire actually won my freedom.
"I’d also like to express my deepest thanks to my CBS colleagues who worked tirelessly on my behalf and looked after my family in my absence.
"At no time during my captivity was I mistreated.
"And lastly, and most importantly, I would appeal to all hostage takers to release their hostages regardless of nationality and return to their families.
"Thank You."
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