Walters contacted CNN 's ` ` Piers Morgan ' '' on the woman 's behalf . CNN did not interview or hire Ms Jaafari . She is the daughter of Syria 's former ambassador . Affectionate e - mails from the woman to Syria 's president were obtained by Walters .
Walters contacted CNN 's `` Piers Morgan Tonight '' on the woman 's behalf . CNN did not interview or hire Sheherazad Jaafari . Jaafari is the daughter of Syria 's U.N. ambassador . Affectionate e-mails from the woman to Syria 's president were obtained by CNN .