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> the dude just perpetrated one of the largest financial frauds in the history of the world. Bernie Madoff level, and this is all the NYT has to say. Totally di
by FireBeyond 4y ago
> the dude just perpetrated one of the largest financial frauds in the history of the world. Bernie Madoff level, and this is all the NYT has to say. Totally disgusting to defend the NYT here.
What charges have been filed?
What has he been convicted of?
Comparing him to Madoff is disingenuous. Prior to Madoff being charged, the media was the same... they're not going to print words like "perpetrated one of the largest financial frauds in the world" without charges. The only thing that screams is "defamation lawsuit". To be clear, I have no boat in this race. But calling the NYT out for not making statements that they do not (yet) have the ability to prove is entirely problematic.
- Bootvis 4y agoThey could try to ask hard questions and press for answers.
- FireBeyond 4y agoWhat answers do you believe he will provide to the media in the face of an SEC investigation and pending litigation?
- Bootvis 4y agoNone to very little. This can then be reflected in the article. Or maybe you don’t publish because all answers are some version of ‘no comment’. The downside is that you don’t publish the article, the upside is keeping your journalistic integrity.