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by greenhatglack 2184 days ago
Though I can't speak for regulators and auditors, you have to keep in mind that 99% of journalists are just hired guns who's sights are specified ahead of time.

Since no one with power had their sights on Wirecard, nothing happened - it's not unexpected.
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AndrewBissell 2184 days ago
John Carreyrou managed to take down Theranos despite the fact that Elizabeth Holmes appealed directly to the owner of his paper, who sat on her board.
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klyrs 2184 days ago
> keep in mind that 99% of journalists are just hired guns who's sights are specified ahead of time.

That's a pretty specific claim you're making. Got a source?

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