But with regard to the first story, note that the assertion of White House involvement is based on a text message that the sender now claims was a joke. The essence of the suit is the claim that the reporter fabricated quotes attributed to the plaintiff. That could come down to "he said, she said," except that responsible reporters are supposed to keep records supporting such attributions.
It IS August. And warmish. But not hot. Take my small blessings anywheres I kin. . . .
ReplyDeleteLawsuit: Fox News concocted Seth Rich story with oversight from White House
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White House acknowledges Trump 'weighed in' on son's misleading statement about Russia meeting
http://www.cnn.com/2017/08/01/politics/trump-russia-meeting-statement/index.html
But with regard to the first story, note that the assertion of White House involvement is based on a text message that the sender now claims was a joke. The essence of the suit is the claim that the reporter fabricated quotes attributed to the plaintiff. That could come down to "he said, she said," except that responsible reporters are supposed to keep records supporting such attributions.
DeleteOne of those Obama/Biden memes said now the Secret Service won't yell "Get down!" any more. Now they'll yell "Donald Duck!"
ReplyDeleteSusan...LOL!
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