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Promotion of lawsuit documents

Lawsuit documents were promoted by media operatives and producers, complicating journalists' treatment of the claims

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Feb 7, 2026

How did media outlets report and verify the Katie Johnson story when it surfaced, and what discrepancies were noted?

When the allegations resurfaced online, a mix of outlets amplified graphic court filings while others pushed back, citing weak provenance and aggressive promotion; reporters traced the story to filing...

Jan 31, 2026

How have media coverage and public opinion differed between sued allegations and public-only accusations?

When allegations are followed by — or formal criminal charges—coverage shifts from speculative breathless reporting to more cautious, document-driven narratives, and the accused gain legal avenues to ...