Michael Smerconish on CNN/screenshot
Conservative CNN anchor Michael Smerconish faced a fierce backlash on Saturday after defending right-wing billionaire Robert Kraft's arrest on prostitution charges.
Prosecutors have alleged that sex workers involved were victims of human trafficking.
Smerconish, however, thought the criticism of Kraft -- who is friends with President Donald Trump -- went too far.
Smerconish and CNN were highly criticized for the position.
Here is a sampling of what some people were saying:
