..local Philly TV was a little more specific, saying that he had been involved with "young boys" - maybe ABC was trying to avoid the wrath of the gay lobby.....
I have no doubt that you're correct...usually when the drive-by media is obviously dancing around a racial or sexual issue, it's because it involves a racial or sexual minority or, as in this case, a deviant sexual criminal. Thank Goodness we have so many media choices now; with a little effort we can ultimately come up with the full story, in many cases, despite their efforts.