I wrote a piece for a mainstream outlet (not the NYT), mentioning the sexual assault allegations against Roy Moore. Some nervous lawyer edited it to "sexual misconduct." I said, okay, pull my piece. They reverted back to "sexual assault." Writers, don't let them lawyer you down.
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Replying to @zeynep
Speaking as a lawyer, if you said allegations, I think whoever tried to water it down was being way too nervous. You're right, you not only can, but should, correctly describe the allegations.
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Replying to @tonyain
I am sensitive to protecting the rights of the accused for sure but this seemed overlawyering gone mad
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