• AbouBenAdhem@lemmy.world
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      3 days ago

      All of it is being alleged—that’s what an accusation is.

      But they’re not accusing her of arranging sex with boys who were allegedly wearing masks, they’re accusing her of arranging sex with boys who were actually wearing them. In the sentence as it stands, the allegation is a separate act that is itself part of the accusation.

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        3 days ago

        Incorrect. They plainly state she is in fact accused of the sex act. They are only saying the mask wearing is alleged because they can’t know that. They qualify that as that portion of the encounters doesn’t seem to affect the criminal charges but certainly makes it a bit more WTF and a better headline.