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The Atlantic
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In newly released emails, Michael Wolff appeared to position himself less as a reporter and more as a media adviser to Jeffrey Epstein—an approach that comes with high costs, @dgraham.bsky.social argues in The Atlantic Daily.

bit.lyMichael Wolff’s Unsatisfying Explanation for Cozying Up to EpsteinThe writer insists that it’s normal to “ingratiate” oneself with sources—even if that means serving as a de facto media adviser to the late sexual predator.

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Eric Michael Johnson
@ericmjohnson.bsky.social

Aiding and abetting criminal behavior (like advising blackmail) or covering up criminal behavior (like knowing about a pedophile ring and staying silent) is not “ingratiating” yourself with a source. This is like a documentary crew following a serial killer and helping him dispose of the bodies.

Nancy Estes (AmBeachy)
@ambeachy.bsky.social

I’ve listened to his explanations and his contention is that he did what he had to do to get the story. Unsanctioned undercover journalism. Did he go too far, get in too deep; who really knows? He does seem a catalyst at bringing the story to light which gives the victims a shred of hope.

Rafiki
@riftvalleyco.bsky.social

There has to be room in jourrto report active or confessed crimes. Same for religious orgs etc Ffs, to teach art class after school i had to be a Mandated Reporter😡 under the threat of legal liability