The Biden family is blaming his aides for his poor debate showing, per Politico. Sources say they pointed fingers at advisor Anita Dunn, attorney Bob Bauer, and former Biden Chief of Staff Ron Klain. This comes as Biden faces mounting pressure to step aside from the presidential race. In the privacy of Camp David, members […]
Tag: Blaming
Trump may have tarnished image of US politics but blaming him solely is unfair
In a world as turbulent as current politics, it’s only natural to hear endless arguments between partisan candidates. In the 2024 presidential election cycle, both sides are gearing up to project their voices the loudest through any means necessary. Yet, the recent conviction of former President and leading Republican nominee Donald Trump is just the […]
There’s a double standard in Mayorkas blaming criminal for Rachel Morin’s death.
How is Mayorkas’ response to Rachel Morin’s death acceptable to liberals? Officials believe they found the body of Rachel Morin, a Maryland woman who vanished after going for a walk on the Ma and Pa Trail in Bel Air. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas was asked in an interview whether President Joe Biden’s handling of […]
American Airlines fires legal team for ‘blaming’ 9-year-old girl recorded in bathroom
An image of the phone allegedly used to record a 14-year-old North Carolina while she used the bathroom aboard an American Airlines aircraft in September 2023. American Airlines has fired its legal team following statements that a young girl was negligent after being recorded using the bathroom by a flight attendant. The change in counsel […]
Is American Airlines blaming a child for a flight attendant trying to film her in toilet?
In Reality Check stories, Star-Telegram journalists dig deeper into questions over facts, consequences and accountability. Read more. Story idea? RealityCheck@star-telegram.com. American Airlines faced backlash this week when attorneys responding to a lawsuit over a 9-year-old being filmed in plane lavatories by a flight attendant appeared to blame the girl for the alleged peeping. But what […]
Red Lobster is blaming its bankruptcy on top shareholder and its ex-CEO, saying an $11M all-you-can-eat-shrimp fiasco contributed to its demise
The new CEO at seafood chain Red Lobster said an endless shrimp deal was a nail in the coffin for the brand, which filed for bankruptcy this week. While restaurants for the crab, lobster, and seafood brand remain open, incoming CEO Jonathan Tibus—a restructuring advisor—is picking over the decisions of his predecessor and appears to […]
How Ethan Crumbley is blaming his parents, and going back on his word
Convicted Oxford High School shooter Ethan Crumbley isn’t having much luck convincing his parents to help him appeal his life sentence, at least on one front: getting access to their confidential pre-sentencing reports. Those reports include details about the parents’ lifestyles and their son’s upbringing — information the shooter’s lawyers believe could help the teen […]
How Ethan Crumbley is blaming his parents, and going back on his word
Convicted Oxford High School shooter Ethan Crumbley isn’t having much luck convincing his parents to help him appeal his life sentence, at least on one front: getting access to their confidential pre-sentencing reports. Those reports include details about the parents’ lifestyles and their son’s upbringing — information the shooter’s lawyers believe could help the teen […]
The UK’s Ministry of Defence was hacked, and the country is reportedly blaming China
China is accused of hacking the payroll system for the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence. The BBC and Sky News report that the severe data breach exposed the personal information of active military personnel and veterans. The information mainly consists of full names and bank details, but in some cases, it might also include personal […]
Cop accused of raping baby girl tried blaming dog for her injuries, PA officials say
A Pennsylvania police officer accused of raping a 13-month-old girl tried blaming the family dog for her injuries, investigators told news outlets. Steven Kyle Cugini, a 28-year-old officer with the York City Police Department, was arrested April 16 by Pennsylvania State Police, the department said in a news release. The investigation began after officers received […]
Trump’s defense in hush money trial to stop short of blaming his lawyers
By Luc Cohen NEW YORK (Reuters) – Donald Trump will stop short of blaming his lawyers for the conduct at issue in his upcoming trial on charges stemming from hush money paid to a porn star, the former president’s current defense lawyers said in a filing made public on Tuesday. He will not formally assert […]
Blaming Vladimir Putin for death of Alexei Navalny ‘unfounded’, Kremlin says
Russian President Vladimir Putin did not see the video in which Alexei Navalny’s widow vowed to continue his fight against the Kremlin, his spokesman said, and dismissed her allegations that Mr Putin had killed the country’s opposition leader as “unfounded” and “insolent”. In the video released on Monday, Yulia Navalnaya accused Mr Putin of killing […]