Micklethwait wrote that the story could have endangered the negotiated swap that set them free.

The New York Times first published Micklethwaits note.

We take accuracy very seriously.

Donald Trump and ABC News' Terry Moran

But we also have a responsibility to do the right thing.

In this case we didnt.

A Bloomberg spokesperson declined to comment.

I am so happy Evan Gershkovich and the others are home.

She noted that reporters dont have the final say over when a story is published or with what headline.

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Bloomberg published the piece at 7:41 a.m.