Journalist Who Interviewed Rep. Todd Akin Blames 'Brain Fart' on Lack of Follow Up to 'Legitimate Rape' Remark Neetzan Zimmerman · 08/20/12 10:41AM Peabody Award-winning journalist Charles Jaco responded today to criticism over his lack of follow up to Rep. Todd Akin (R-MO) incendiary "legitimate rape" remark by saying he "screwed up."