Tortoise Investigates
Public enemy | Who Trolled Amber Ep 6
Mar 26, 2024
Johnny Depp's lawyer Adam Waldman under scrutiny for ties to powerful figures and online abuse. Topics include Russian disinformation, manipulation in legal battles, and role in altering recordings to sway public opinion.
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Quick takeaways
- Journalists using fake identities for PR purposes blur lines between news and promotion.
- Influencers manipulate public opinion by receiving exclusive information and altering evidence.
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Julian's Unique Journalism Approach
Julian, a journalist who wrote under various pseudonyms, worked for a French PR firm and published articles on human rights and political events under fake identities. Despite appearing professional and impartial, his work was used for PR purposes, blurring the lines between news and promotion. For example, after a fire at a French nuclear plant, he was tasked to write about its safety, showcasing the manipulation of information.
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