Skepticism

Revealing Texts Uncovered in Smartmatic vs. Fox News Case Highlight Tension Between Private Skepticism and Public Claims

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New York — New court filings in the ongoing defamation lawsuit by Smartmatic, a voting technology firm, against Fox News have unveiled a series of private messages exchanged among the network’s executives and personalities following the 2020 presidential election. These communications are critical in shedding light on how key figures within Fox News privately expressed doubts about election fraud claims that they subsequently broadcasted to their audience. The newly unsealed documents reveal a stark contrast between the internal skepticism voiced by several prominent hosts at Fox News and the public endorsement of unverified allegations surrounding … Read more

Calls for Transparency: Public Disclosure of Epstein Grand Jury Transcripts Faces Skepticism from Legal Experts

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NEW YORK — A request from the Justice Department to unseal grand jury transcripts related to the prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell is unlikely to yield significant new insights into their crimes, according to former federal prosecutors. They believe the move may serve more as a distraction than a meaningful revelation. Sarah Krissoff, who served as an assistant U.S. attorney in Manhattan for over a decade, described the request as a superficial gesture, suggesting that it may be aimed at demonstrating the administration’s commitment to transparency rather than revealing critical information. “The president … Read more

Trump’s Long-Standing Ties to Epstein Spark Renewed Public Skepticism and Conspiracy Theories Amidst Heightened Scrutiny

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New York — Donald Trump has faced scrutiny over his historic connections to Jeffrey Epstein, a relationship that blossomed during the late 1980s and lasted for nearly two decades. Despite their shared social circles, which included lavish parties in elite Manhattan and Palm Beach homes, Trump has since attempted to distance himself from Epstein. This has not stopped conspiracy theories from surfacing, particularly among Trump supporters, who have speculated about possible involvement of prominent Democrats in Epstein’s controversial death. Recent polling indicates a significant portion of the American public remains skeptical about transparency surrounding Epstein’s … Read more

Legal Battle Continues: Former County Clerk’s Attorney Faces Skepticism in Court Over Same-Sex Marriage License Denial Case

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CINCINNATI, Ohio — A lawyer representing a former county clerk from Kentucky, who became a national figure for her refusal to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, faced a challenging day in court. The lawyer appealed to overturn a jury’s decision that awarded $100,000 to a couple for emotional distress, but encountered skepticism from the appellate judges. Mathew D. Staver, the attorney for Kim Davis, argued that the damages awarded to the same-sex couple were unjustified as there was no tangible loss proven after Davis declined their license request. However, Senior Judge Helene N. White … Read more