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The Franklin Scandal with Nick Bryant
Aug 25, 2021
Investigative journalist Nick Bryant joins Whitney to unravel the shocking Franklin scandal, revealing a network of corruption, blackmail, and state-sanctioned abuse involving influential figures like Larry King. They compare the scandal to Epstein's case, explore Larry King's lenient sentence, delve into hidden criminal networks shielded by federal protection, and highlight the exploitation of vulnerable victims. The discussion exposes the intricate web of power and influence, media complicity, and challenges in investigating dark subjects, emphasizing the importance of shedding light on these complex issues.
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- The Franklin scandal revealed a nationwide child abuse network involving political and power elite figures, similar to the Epstein case.
- Extensive cover-ups and intimidation tactics were used to conceal the Franklin scandal, including death threats and coercion of witnesses and investigators.
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The Darkness of Sexual Blackmail and Child Abuse Networks
The podcast delves into the Franklin scandal, a dark chapter in American history involving a nationwide child abuse network coordinated by Larry King. This scandal implicated political and power elite figures and highlighted the depravity within influential circles. The network, akin to the Epstein case, trafficked and abused children, produced child pornography, and involved blackmail of power brokers. Investigative journalist Nick Bryant sheds light on the scandal's disturbing scope and parallels with contemporary cases.
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