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And move on. i can we have a complete double standard in terms of how republicans are dealt with in the mainstream media. >> he says that he has come under more scrutiny than anyone else, that the media is sick and stupid. do you think he is being unfairly targeted in the media more than any other presidential candidate? >> well, i -- i'm not going to answer that specifically because i don't know. i'm not monitoring ben cars job's media. but what i will say is i do believe there is a double standard when it comes to c conrepublicans and democrats. i think the level of scrutiny and the tendenci...

Ben carson has been telling his life story for years, in book, movies and a made for tv film. now that he's running for president, his life is drawing more scrutiny. >> i would go after people with rocks and bricks and many people know the story when i was 14 and i tried to stab someone. >> two cnn reporters examined that specific part of his back story and called it a tale of two carsons. they couldn't corroborate or confirm any of the violent out bursts ever happened. now he's pushing back against the media. >> i would say to the people of america, do you think i'm a pathological liar like c...

Pens. >> he was just smart. a bookworm. >> with us, he was always kind, easy, a lot of fun. always. >> reporter: sibling steve and maria choice grew up next door to the carsons. >> i was surprised when i read he tried to stab someone. i was like, what? you know. >> you never saw the police over here or anything? >> no, no, no. >> does it fit with a guy who you knew? that kind of activity? >> no. >> i was shocked. i was surprised because he was just, he was quiet and calm -- >> you never saw any sort of violence. >> no. no i did not. no, i did not. very nice young man. >> i did not witness thos...

Protector for his pens. >> he was smart, a bookworm. >> us he was kind, easy, fun. >> reporter: they grew up next door to the carsons. >> i was really surprised when i read he tried to stab someone. what? you know. >> reporter: you never saw the police over here or anything? >> no, no, no. >> reporter: does it fit with the guy who you knew? that kind of activity? >> no. >> i was shocked. i was surprised. he was quiet and calm. >> you never saw any sort of violence or anger. >> no, i did not. no, i did not. a very nice young man. >> reporter: i did not witness those things. i don't have really ...

Carson's past a witch hunt. cnn interviewed nine of carson's friends, neighbors and classmates. and all say the violent, impulsive person has described himself as is unrecognizable to them. a tenth person said he might have heard a rumor about the knife attack at the time, but couldn't be sure. also of those interviewed recalled carson as quiet, bookish and nerdy. a kid who wore thick glasses and a pocket protector for his pens. >> he was just smart, a bookworm. >> with us, he was always kind, easy, a lot of fun. always. >> sibling steve and marie choice grew up next door to the carsons. >> i ...