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72. criminal negligence on the news media's part. For sure.

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Wed Jul 3, 2024, 05:37 PM

Jul 2024

This is insane!

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Uh, WTF, why don't people know about this? [View all] garybeck Jul 2024 OP

Seems folks are too busy whinning that Biden should drop out Attilatheblond Jul 2024 #1

MAGA Scum would like him even more. pdxflyboy Jul 2024 #2

Probably because he gets away with sins they wish THEY could get away with. calimary Jul 2024 #98

Because Biden had a bad debate mcar Jul 2024 #3

But her emails Fullduplexxx Jul 2024 #36

And Bidens old MustLoveBeagles Jul 2024 #68

Yep. The 2024 version mcar Jul 2024 #76

Our lovely press is................................. Lovie777 Jul 2024 #4

They knew the Epstein shit was coming and had to deflect. we can do it Jul 2024 #60

I can no longer look at Huffington Post or Raw Story. Thank Goddess for DU! OMGWTF Jul 2024 #85

It is on us to keep this alive. Media are not going to sink Mr. Stinky. GreenWave Jul 2024 #5

Keep what alive? Allegations made in a lawsuit that was withdrawn by the plaintiff? n/t markpkessinger Jul 2024 #18

Yes. nt tazkcmo Jul 2024 #32

Kind of amazing that "allegations" made against tsf... rubbersole Jul 2024 #42

yes. the events leading to 1/6 were pretty bad but rampartc Jul 2024 #101

Withdrawn because the plaintiff was getting death threats from Shitler's flying monkeys. OMGWTF Jul 2024 #86

I wish she would forward and recant. Tell her story !! Trueblue1968 Jul 2024 #89

She had received serious threats to her life. pandr32 Jul 2024 #116

Keep reading. He violently raped a twelve year old. yardwork Jul 2024 #6

Remember TFGs pal Moonves FrenchCitizen Jul 2024 #9

People did know about it...four years ago. TwilightZone Jul 2024 #7

No doubt threatened her life as is his MO. nt Evolve Dammit Jul 2024 #28

Hmmm Farmer-Rick Jul 2024 #38

trump voters don't care. In fact, most probably wish they had been there. This was known before the 2016 election. Silent Type Jul 2024 #8

Can't do anything about them, we can't fix stupid. We MUST remind all others how vile TSF is Attilatheblond Jul 2024 #11

Sad thing is, if Biden had blown trump away Thursday -- and he had plenty of opportunity -- the media wouldn't Silent Type Jul 2024 #14

JUST STOP Attilatheblond Jul 2024 #19

+1000 triron Jul 2024 #31

Biden had a cold vs Trump raped a 13 yo. Got it. emulatorloo Jul 2024 #53

Sounds like a bumper sticker we would love. Since almost all of this was known in 2016, Silent Type Jul 2024 #57

They would've found something else MustLoveBeagles Jul 2024 #69

This happy feet Jul 2024 #74

YES! How many times must it be said? Ligyron Jul 2024 #82

maybe cause i'll never click an X link cynical_idealist Jul 2024 #10

MAGA wouldn't care liberal N proud Jul 2024 #12

MAGA might possibly find it admirable. Different Drummer Jul 2024 #56

Should be blasted across all media outlets along with the SC Decision Dlpger61 Jul 2024 #13

Probably because the plaintiff, Katie Johnson, withdrew her lawsuit less than 8 months after she filed it. . . markpkessinger Jul 2024 #15

Reputable media tazkcmo Jul 2024 #33

What did she do to withdraw allegations? Farmer-Rick Jul 2024 #43

The allegations were made in a civil lawsuit filed in Federal District Court for the Central District of California . . markpkessinger Jul 2024 #88

It would have gotten more coverage if she'd produced her long form birth certificate from Hawaii. rubbersole Jul 2024 #102

Thanks for the link Farmer-Rick Jul 2024 #106

Disinclined to continue reporting the allegations unless it was Biden or any other Democrat. hadEnuf Jul 2024 #61

Wasn't that after she and her family were threatened? Attilatheblond Jul 2024 #63

Is there a legitimate source for this? Bayard Jul 2024 #16

Trump should be under arrest for sexual abuse of a minor under the age of 16. sop Jul 2024 #17

It wasn't sexual abuse, it was sexual ASSAULT. OMGWTF Jul 2024 #87

What is this from? wryter2000 Jul 2024 #20

"Case 5:16-cv-00797-DMG-KS Document 1 Filed 04/26/16 Page 3 of 6 Page ID #:3" Hermit-The-Prog Jul 2024 #22

Image extracted... Hermit-The-Prog Jul 2024 #21

Deeply disturbing and WTF MSM? Do your job Evolve Dammit Jul 2024 #23

That's the Jane Doe (Katie Johnson) accusation that disappeared. WarGamer Jul 2024 #24

Newsweek says the 2016 complaint has nothing to do with the recently unsealed court documents. Hermit-The-Prog Jul 2024 #29

Newsweek might need new fact checkers... WarGamer Jul 2024 #30

Apparently there is a claim going around that the 2016 complaint is part of the unsealed docs. Hermit-The-Prog Jul 2024 #46

Yeah, she failed to pursue further action Farmer-Rick Jul 2024 #48

God dammit people. This is your fucking chosen one? Evolve Dammit Jul 2024 #25

I've yet to see a major news outlet cover this perdita9 Jul 2024 #26

It's too hot to handle! Bonx Jul 2024 #52

Hopefully one of the Left organizations that can afford to will start buying ad time with this front and center. Think. Again. Jul 2024 #27

The tweet doesn't show. It's an x.com versus twitter.com thing. So here are the pertinent items. Passing along. usonian Jul 2024 #34

Republicans don't care about the sins of their own, those are perfectly understandable Warpy Jul 2024 #35

Because MSM HarryM Jul 2024 #37

The lawsuit accusing Trump of raping a 13-year-old girl, explained... progressoid Jul 2024 #39

Thank you. That background should make it clear that this is NOT part of the recently unsealed Grand Jury docs. Hermit-The-Prog Jul 2024 #47

Kick proud patriot Jul 2024 #40

It woud help if... 2naSalit Jul 2024 #41

Think I'm going to vomit angrychair Jul 2024 #44

n/tTrump Is Good For Their Bottom Line DallasNE Jul 2024 #50

The man is a monster. I didn't believe it was possible to hate him more than I already did, but now I do. sop Jul 2024 #65

It came out in 2016 LeftInTX Jul 2024 #110

He's such a pile of shit. Joinfortmill Jul 2024 #45

Why Did Katie Johnson Drop This Case DallasNE Jul 2024 #49

If this is the case I'm thinking about she dropped Botany Jul 2024 #62

She settled with an NDA, out of fear Bucky Jul 2024 #67

It Was Filed Pro See Representing Herself, Not Allred DallasNE Jul 2024 #83

I recall reading about there being an NDA. That's Trump's M.O. Bucky Jul 2024 #84

Her lawyer said death threats. Death threats are very persuasive. Hekate Jul 2024 #94

Link? DallasNE Jul 2024 #96

Comments by other posters in this thread Hekate Jul 2024 #97

Post # 39, lisa bloom questionseverything Jul 2024 #99

I believe it but it was never proven in court--that's part of why it's not in the news. spooky3 Jul 2024 #51

*****LINK to the source document***** CoopersDad Jul 2024 #54

Pro See Filing DallasNE Jul 2024 #81

Why not, indeed dlk Jul 2024 #55

Our owners want Trump and it's all Biden must resign all the time. jalan48 Jul 2024 #58

Because they are too damn busy saying Biden is old. we can do it Jul 2024 #59

Yep. Too many good people are playing into media owners' strategy. Attilatheblond Jul 2024 #66

I read this earlier today. I am convinced the media are creating a Biden feeding frenzy to distract people from this. Texin Jul 2024 #64

Could it be the media is too busy firing up Dems to lose Joe, and it seems to be working amount some us? flying_wahini Jul 2024 #70

Not on media Rightstopper Jul 2024 #71

criminal negligence on the news media's part. For sure. ecstatic Jul 2024 #72

Death satan realeased these because they are throwing Bluethroughu Jul 2024 #73

The GOP, going after Trump? A brokered GOP convention? Wednesdays Jul 2024 #107

Because $$$. The media is in a $$$ drought with Biden in office. His drab wonkiness doesn't sell headlines ffr Jul 2024 #75

Is it possible that Putin bought videos from Epstein? colorado_ufo Jul 2024 #77

Yes Botany Jul 2024 #103

I wonder if they looked like Ivanka. Dave Bowman Jul 2024 #78

A little sus Diraven Jul 2024 #79

I don't recommend to survivors or people with children Marthe48 Jul 2024 #80

Go tell it on the mountain.... czarjak Jul 2024 #90

Because the "media" does its best to drown out anything important RandomNumbers Jul 2024 #91

Because our corporate media is far more concerned with profits than with truth. PatrickforB Jul 2024 #92

Please enlighten me... JayDem Jul 2024 #93

I know. And how many people here know about the rape charges against GW Bush? CaptainTruth Jul 2024 #95

Good Question HandmaidsTaleUntold Jul 2024 #100

"... But the journalists need to grow some courage and ignore them..." Wednesdays Jul 2024 #108

Yes But Trump Will Have Their Actual Heads HandmaidsTaleUntold Jul 2024 #114

K&R spanone Jul 2024 #104

I'm 81, have seen and read a lot, and I am repulsed beyond words. Bumbles Jul 2024 #105

Couldn't 3auld6phart Jul 2024 #109

Do you go free if you rape minors in Desantis country? Nimble_Idea Jul 2024 #111

Is there a pattern here somewhere?......asking nievely NowsTheTime Jul 2024 #112

the shame of the republicans is a river of toxic behavior BoRaGard Jul 2024 #113

THE CORPORATE MEDIA has done it's damnedest to IGNORE it. That's why. n/t CousinIT Jul 2024 #115

He should be in jail for life, but the media and much of the country has decided it's irrelevant Orrex Jul 2024 #117

Why didn't Trump sue the plaintiff? Buttoneer Jul 2024 #118