Morning Wire Twitter Scandal Expands & VA School Rape | 12.8.22
Dec 8, 2022
Elon Musk's controversial decision to fire a former FBI attorney sparks discussions on censorship and social media's ties to law enforcement. The Virginia school district's troubling rape scandal is exposed, leading to demands for accountability and a change in leadership. Recent revelations from a grand jury highlight serious governance failures surrounding school safety. Meanwhile, in Los Angeles, the new sheriff targets a criminal ring behind retail thefts, as the city sees a notable shift in law enforcement strategies.
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Baker Fired from Twitter
- Elon Musk fired Twitter's James Baker for withholding internal documents from journalists.
- This occurred after Baker's involvement in suppressing the Hunter Biden laptop story was revealed.
FBI and Big Tech Collusion
- FBI agent Elvis Chan's testimony revealed regular meetings with social media platforms before the 2020 election.
- These meetings, ostensibly about foreign disinformation, coincided with the suppression of the Hunter Biden laptop story.
Loudoun County Cover-Up
- A Loudoun County school concealed a bathroom rape, leading to a grand jury investigation and the superintendent's firing.
- The grand jury report revealed further failures, including ignoring warnings about the perpetrator.