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DOJ Undercuts DHS Gang Claims in Portland Border Patrol Shooting
news22 days ago

DOJ Undercuts DHS Gang Claims in Portland Border Patrol Shooting

After a January Border Patrol shooting in Portland left two Venezuelan immigrants hospitalized, DHS claimed the victims were gang members who weaponized their vehicle. Guardian reporting and DOJ court filings show a prosecutor said the government wasn’t claiming gang membership for one victim, and an FBI affidavit contradicts DHS’s assertions about the other, prompting legal experts to describe the case as a smear campaign and underscoring calls for slower, more thorough investigations.

via Common Dreams|
#border-patrol#gang-membership#news
Safdie Sparks: Rumors, Rivalries and Oscar Buzz
entertainment27 days ago

Safdie Sparks: Rumors, Rivalries and Oscar Buzz

As Oscar season heats up, rumors about a split between Benny and Josh Safdie gain traction amid talk surrounding Marty Supreme, which is nominated for nine Oscars including best picture and acting/ directing nods. Allegations tied to a 2017 Good Time on-set incident are cited by tabloids as a driving force, though insiders say the brothers’ relationship is complex and nuanced. The coverage has sparked discussions about smear tactics in awards campaigning, with the Safdies declining to comment.

via hollywoodreporter.com|
#entertainment#marty-supreme#oscars-2026
Controversy Surrounds Alaa Abdelfattah's Past Tweets and UK Deportation Calls
politics1 month ago

Controversy Surrounds Alaa Abdelfattah's Past Tweets and UK Deportation Calls

Alaa Abd El Fattah, a British-Egyptian activist, returned to the UK after being released from Egyptian jail, but old social media posts calling for violence and describing criticism as a 'smear campaign' have sparked controversy, leading to calls for his citizenship to be revoked amid concerns over national security and public safety.

via BBC|
#alaa-abd-el-fattah#british-citizenship#political-controversy
entertainment5 months ago

Link Between Blake Lively Smear Campaign and Rebel Wilson’s Legal Fight Uncovered

The article explores allegations that smear campaigns against Blake Lively and Rebel Wilson's film 'The Deb' are interconnected, with Wilson accused of using PR tactics to damage her business rivals, including film producer Amanda Ghost. Legal filings suggest a coordinated effort involving anonymous websites and PR professionals, with potential links to the Lively-Baldoni case, highlighting a broader issue of manipulative PR tactics in Hollywood.

via Variety|
#blake-lively#entertainment#lawsuit
legal7 months ago

Judge Dismisses Blake Lively's Case Against Social Media Advisor

A federal judge dismissed Blake Lively's case against social media guru Jed Wallace, citing lack of personal jurisdiction as most of the alleged negative publicity occurred outside New York and Wallace was unaware of the jurisdictional contacts. Lively's case against other defendants related to a smear campaign continues, while Wallace is involved in a separate defamation suit in Texas.

via Variety|
#blake-lively#dismissal#jed-wallace
"Montana Senate Candidate Tim Sheehy's Controversial Gunshot Wound Revelation"
politics1 year ago

"Montana Senate Candidate Tim Sheehy's Controversial Gunshot Wound Revelation"

The Washington Post is under fire for quoting experts who cast doubt on the validity of a bullet wound sustained by Republican Senate candidate Tim Sheehy, without disclosing their ties to the Democratic Party. Sheehy, a highly-decorated Iraq war veteran, revealed that he suffered the injury while serving in Afghanistan in 2012, but the Post's report omitted critical information about the experts' political affiliations. The experts, including a trauma surgeon and a military program director, have donated to Democratic candidates and made public comments against former President Donald Trump. The Post defended its reporting, stating that it sought a variety of perspectives for a balanced account.

via Fox News|
#democratic-party#politics#republican-senate-candidate
"Putin's Revelations: Wagner, Prigozhin, and the Unseen Side of Russian Power"
politics2 years ago

"Putin's Revelations: Wagner, Prigozhin, and the Unseen Side of Russian Power"

An unflattering photo of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner mercenary group, in his underwear has been leaked online as part of an apparent smear campaign orchestrated by Vladimir Putin's regime. The leaked image is the latest in a series of embarrassing photos showing Prigozhin in various disguises. The campaign aims to discredit Prigozhin following his failed mutiny against Russian military leaders. Prigozhin's surrender led to the discovery of a roomful of medical equipment, a large arsenal of guns, multiple passports, and millions of dollars in cash and gold bars. Putin has branded Prigozhin a traitor and denied his leadership of Wagner.

via New York Post |
#mercenary-group#politics#smear-campaign
"Russian Power Play: Smear Campaigns, Purges, and Raids Unveiled"
politics2 years ago

"Russian Power Play: Smear Campaigns, Purges, and Raids Unveiled"

Russian President Vladimir Putin is employing a smear campaign against Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner Group, in an effort to solidify his authority. Public opinion against Prigozhin dropped significantly after a brief mutiny against the Kremlin. Putin has directed the dismantling of Prigozhin's business empire, including military operations and internet troll farms. State media has published images from a police raid on one of Prigozhin's homes, aiming to discredit his image. While Putin initially suggested dropping criminal charges against Prigozhin in exchange for exile, the mercenary leader appears to still be in Russia. Polling shows a decline in favorability towards Prigozhin, but little damage to Putin's reputation. The Kremlin's control over media and the suppression of critical speech in Russia contribute to the manipulation of public opinion. Putin's actions are seen as an attempt to reestablish his strength and competence.

via Yahoo News|
#politics#public-opinion#smear-campaign
"Russia's Smear Campaign Targets Prigozhin Amidst Wagner's Potential Move to Belarus"
politics2 years ago

"Russia's Smear Campaign Targets Prigozhin Amidst Wagner's Potential Move to Belarus"

Russian media and the Kremlin have intensified a smear campaign against Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner mercenary group, in an attempt to discredit him while praising Russian President Vladimir Putin. State television networks have been critical of Prigozhin, featuring leaked photos of his home with wigs, gold bars, and weapons. Prigozhin has been labeled a "traitor" and a "fighter for truth with two criminal records." The Russian government has launched a PR campaign to promote Putin, including a video of him hugging a young girl. Prigozhin, who had been linked to Putin for over 30 years, ordered his forces to march toward Moscow but accepted a peace deal brokered by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.

via Forbes|
#politics#russia#smear-campaign