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Journalistic standards

The standards and practices used in journalism, including fact-checking and verification.

Fact-Checks

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Jan 13, 2026
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Which mainstream news investigations, if any, have independently verified Sasha Riley's testimony or family connections?

No mainstream news investigation is identified in the provided reporting as having independently verified Sascha (also spelled Sasha/Sascha in social posts) Riley’s testimony or their stated family co...

Jan 12, 2026
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Which journalists or news organizations have independently verified documentary evidence tied to Riley’s claims beyond the recorded audio?

The provided reporting does not identify any journalists or news organizations that have independently verified documentary evidence tied to “Riley’s” claims beyond a recorded audio; the material in t...

Jan 17, 2026
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How have Substack and similar platforms been used to publish unvetted allegations in other high‑profile cases?

Substack and similar direct-publishing platforms have been used to publish explosive, often unvetted allegations that spread quickly because the tools favor rapid posting and subscriber amplification ...

Jan 21, 2026

What fact-checking processes does Fox News use before airing claims?

does not publish a publicly detailed, centralized "pre-air fact‑checking manual" in the record provided, so the picture of its internal verification practices must be reconstructed from external fact‑...

Jan 14, 2026

What journalistic standards and verification steps are appropriate when evaluating unredacted audio evidence posted on personal platforms like Substack?

Unredacted audio posted on personal platforms like Substack demands the same rigor as any primary-source material: verify provenance and authenticity, assess legal and privacy risks, and weigh public ...

Jan 9, 2026

Is the YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@BreakingInsidernews legitimate news source or something else, like AI?

There is not enough specific evidence in the supplied reporting to declare the YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@BreakingInsidernews a legitimate traditional news outlet or an AI-driven content...

Jan 6, 2026

What legal or journalistic standards are used to verify allegations that a public figure is a federal informant?

Allegations that a public figure is a federal informant trigger both legal exposure (notably defamation law and the “actual malice” standard for public figures) and rigorous newsroom verification prot...