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Hunter Biden vs. the drive forensics

Cybersect • 137 implied HN points • 10 Jul 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Investigation
  1. To take a forensics image of Hunter Biden's laptop drive, a similar model MacBook Pro is needed with a non-standard hard-drive connector.
  2. Experts can provide inaccurate opinions when not directly involved or without thorough research.
  3. Asking techies to comment without detailed work can lead to biased conclusions and contribute to the spread of conspiracy theories.

Release: Patron Papers (500 MB)

Distributed Email of Secrets • 455 implied HN points • 02 Oct 23
🌍 World Politics Investigation
  1. The release includes reports on corruption involving former president of Paraguay, Horacio Cartes and current president Santiago Peña.
  2. The leaked documents from Paraguay's financial intelligence unit led to the United States cutting off information sharing with Seprelad.
  3. Journalists in Paraguay faced intimidation and legal action for reporting on the leaked Seprelad documents.

How Nigeria Elected a Criminal as Its President: Part I

Aaron Greenspan • 369 implied HN points • 08 Dec 23
🌍 World Politics Investigation
  1. Bola Tinubu, the President of Nigeria, has a controversial past involving money laundering and drug trafficking in the US.
  2. Despite his controversies, Tinubu's questionable history did not prevent him from becoming the President of Nigeria.
  3. Attempts to uncover more information about Tinubu's past through FOIA requests and lawsuits faced challenges and government denial.
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How Congress Can Investigate the Pandemic Origins Cover-up

The DisInformation Chronicle • 535 implied HN points • 14 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Investigation
  1. Researchers and the National Institutes of Health gamed the science - follow the documents, follow the money.
  2. Congress should demand that the NIH release documents hidden from reporters and investigate criminal misuse by virologists at USAID.
  3. Congress also needs to demand documents and financial records from university virologists funded by the NIH to get to the bottom of the pandemic's origins.

New Cell Phone Records Prove DA Willis Affair

The Reactionary • 256 implied HN points • 23 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Investigation
  1. Cell phone records indicate a romantic relationship between DA Willis and Nathan Wade started before Wade's official appointment as Special Prosecutor.
  2. Analysis of the records show over 2000 voice calls and nearly 12,000 text messages exchanged between DA Willis and Wade within a specific timeline.
  3. Late-night visits and extensive communications suggest more than just a friendship, potentially leading to disqualification and criminal charges for perjury or false statements.

Sir Mo Farah's running partner filmed buying EPO in Kenya

Honest Sport • 39 implied HN points • 14 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Investigation
  1. Sir Mo Farah trained with a pacemaker who was later caught buying EPO, a performance-enhancing drug, in Kenya. This raises questions about his training environment.
  2. Farah has been linked to controversial figures in athletics, including a coach under investigation for doping violations. This could negatively impact his reputation in the sport.
  3. While Farah has never failed a drug test, the associations with doping-related individuals and suspicious activity concerning blood tests create a cloud of doubt around his career.

The Durham Report

The Reactionary • 380 implied HN points • 15 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Investigation
  1. The Durham Report reveals FBI misconduct in investigating Trump-Russia collusion narrative.
  2. Crossfire Hurricane investigation was initiated without proper vetting and contained derogatory remarks by FBI staff.
  3. The FBI showed bias in handling investigations related to Hillary Clinton and Trump campaigns.

The chroniclers of the crypto collapse

The Future, Now and Then • 175 implied HN points • 19 Dec 23
💰 Finance Investigation
  1. Authors faced with unexpected events can choose to adjust their approach or stay true to their original vision.
  2. Different writers responded differently to the changing fortunes in the blockchain world, resulting in varied books.
  3. Michael Lewis' book about the crypto collapse did not adapt to the unfolding events and may eventually be forgotten.

Who did 9/11? Whodunnit? Court Filing Shows The CIA (FBI, etc.) Dunnit

Global Community Weekly (GloCom) • 39 implied HN points • 23 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Investigation
  1. Former FBI Special Agent Rossini had advance knowledge of 9/11 but did nothing to stop the attacks
  2. Court filing suggests troubling CIA links to two 9/11 hijackers, raising questions about recruitment and coverups
  3. CIA's Alec Station had unusual practices and operatives failed upwards after 9/11 attacks, raising doubts about their intentions

Fact Check: José Javier Olivas-Osuna's review of Citizen Lab's CatalanGate report

untidy • 39 implied HN points • 16 Mar 23
🌍 World Politics Investigation
  1. Citizen Lab's CatalanGate report stated that individuals in Spain were targeted with spyware, suspected to be connected to Spanish authorities.
  2. José Javier Olivas-Osuna's review of the report criticized Citizen Lab's work and requested an independent investigation from the University of Toronto.
  3. Olivas-Osuna made claims in his review that were proven false by fact-checking, such as misrepresenting the number of victims and allegations of bias in Citizen Lab's report.

"I don't recall": Lawyer Lies for Fani Willis

The Reactionary • 136 implied HN points • 27 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Investigation
  1. Bradley's testimony regarding the Willis-Wade relationship contained contradictions and evasiveness, suggesting deception.
  2. Judge McAfee's ruling on the attorney-client privilege issue and his interpretation of Bradley's performance play a crucial role in the case.
  3. The case involves complexities not just about the relationship between individuals, but also about potential conflict, deception, and the maintenance of judicial standards.

The Biden Money Laundering Operation

The Reactionary • 212 implied HN points • 10 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Investigation
  1. The House Oversight Committee discovered a complex money laundering scheme involving the Biden family and foreign companies.
  2. Payments over $10 million were made to Biden family members, with funds structured to conceal their origins.
  3. The investigation also revealed significant financial involvement with foreign entities, particularly from China, and highlighted the need for further scrutiny.

The Biden Impeachment Begins

The Reactionary • 134 implied HN points • 29 Sep 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Investigation
  1. The impeachment of President Joe Biden has unofficially begun.
  2. Subpoenas have been issued for the personal and business bank records of Hunter Biden and James Biden.
  3. Investigators are seeking financial records of Joe Biden to understand where millions of dollars went.

American Political Science Review Issues "Expression of Concern" Following Karlstack Investigation

Karlstack • 173 implied HN points • 19 Feb 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Investigation
  1. American Political Science Review issued an 'Expression of Concern' following an investigation by Karlstack.
  2. The investigation revealed errors in a published article, including unreliable core findings due to missing data.
  3. The lack of accountability in academia, particularly in the field of Political Science, was highlighted.

Official Russian Reaction to the SS-750 Story and Possible Submarine Activity Near Nord Stream

OSINT & Analysis by Oliver Alexander • 150 implied HN points • 09 May 23
🌍 World Politics Investigation
  1. Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs reacted comically to SS-750 story near Nord Stream, implying possible involvement in sabotage.
  2. Investigation suggests Russian submarines, like Ufa (B-588), may have been linked to Nord Stream sabotage, raising questions on exact methods.
  3. Presence of SS-750 and Ufa (B-588) contributes to suspicion on Russia's role in Nord Stream attacks, with Ufa's extended sea stay and submarine activity being noteworthy.

A Bloodthirsty Grand Jury in Fulton County

The Reactionary • 102 implied HN points • 09 Sep 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Investigation
  1. Fulton County Special Purpose Grand Jury investigated attempts to disrupt the 2020 presidential elections in Georgia.
  2. The grand jury was viewed with skepticism as it was established by a Democrat DA with political ambitions to target Republicans.
  3. The grand jury faced controversy for the DA's biased actions, including lies and conflicts of interest.

Fact Check: Gregorio Martin's presentation to the European Parliament

untidy • 19 implied HN points • 18 Mar 23
📰 News Investigation
  1. Citizen Lab and Amnesty can analyze both Android and Apple phones, contrary to claims.
  2. Claims made regarding specific CVEs and collaborations between WhatsApp and Citizen Lab were found to be false.
  3. The number of infected phones and the methodology used in the CatalanGate report were misrepresented in the presentation to the European Parliament.

URGENT: The report from prosecutors on Joe Biden's handling of classified documents might be WORSE for him than an actual indictment

Unreported Truths • 68 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Investigation
  1. Prosecutors found no basis for criminal charges against Joe Biden for handling classified documents
  2. Report suggests Biden may be too senile for criminal charges, making his ability to stay as President questionable
  3. Biden's memory issues highlighted in the report, impacting his portrayal and political implications

BREAKING NEWS: A Trump Attorney’s Shocking Proffer to Prosecutors Opens a Major New Front in the Federal January 6 Investigation: Members of Congress

Proof • 63 implied HN points • 14 Nov 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Investigation
  1. A Trump attorney's proffer to prosecutors has opened a new front in the January 6 investigation involving members of Congress.
  2. Details of White House Christmas parties in December 2020 are of significance due to a bombshell report involving Trump attorney Jenna Ellis.
  3. The stakes of the feds' January 6 probe have been changed by a fired traffic-court lawyer hired as a key player in the coup plot.

The "bot farm" that wasn't

Conspirador Norteño • 56 implied HN points • 29 Dec 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Investigation
  1. The accusations of a 'bot farm' associated with the DeSantis campaign lacked substantial evidence.
  2. Key claims made in articles by The Daily Beast were disproven upon further scrutiny.
  3. The source of misinformation, Steven Jarvis, has a history of spreading falsehoods and should have been vetted more thoroughly.

How Should We React to Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy Unilaterally Gifting Tucker Carlson Access to Sensitive National Security Data?

Proof • 89 implied HN points • 21 Feb 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Investigation
  1. Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy gifted Tucker Carlson access to sensitive national security data despite warnings from federal officials.
  2. McCarthy's actions are under federal investigation in relation to aiding and abetting an insurrection.
  3. The collusion between McCarthy and private media figures like Tucker Carlson raises concerns about national security and potential threats to democracy.

Taipei hid collision between Coast Guard vessel and capsized mainland fishing boat that killed two

Pekingnology • 33 implied HN points • 17 Mar 24
🌍 World Politics Investigation
  1. Taipei initially concealed a collision between a Coast Guard vessel and a capsized mainland fishing boat, leading to unresolved tension in the area.
  2. The timeline of events was changed, causing doubt and confusion, with discrepancies in the official reports and statements.
  3. The absence of video recording in Taiwan's law enforcement, coupled with the lack of comprehensive evidence, added complexity to the investigation and stirred public debate.

How Nigeria Elected a Criminal as Its President: Part III

Aaron Greenspan • 36 implied HN points • 15 Dec 23
📰 News Investigation
  1. The author visited the National Archives in Chicago to scan court documents related to a criminal case from 1992.
  2. The documents revealed interesting details about the FBI investigation and the involvement of individuals like Bola Tinubu.
  3. The author also visited the federal building in downtown Chicago to access original scans of court documents related to Bola Tinubu's civil forfeiture case.