Posted on 10/22/2016 6:25:55 PM PDT by 1 spark
Gavin MacFadyen has passed away. The Centre for Investigative Journalism tweeted the news about its founder on Saturday, after WikiLeaks created a stir when it tweeted a photo of MacFadyen without any explanation. How did the highly respected investigative journalist die?
Here’s what we know so far.
The Centre for Investigative Journalism posted an article on Saturday, October 22, about MacFadyen’s passing.The Centre did not, however, mention a cause of death. Wikipedia briefly had an edit which said he died after a “short illness,” but that edit was later taken down. MacFadyen founded the Centre for Investigative Journalism in 2003 to address a worsening climate regarding in-depth reporting and journalism. He trained thousands of reporters around the world and mentored many who went on to have amazing careers. CIJ describes MacFadyen as “one of life’s bravest, most passionate and courageous souls…” CIJ’s article goes on to read:
His loyalty to those under attack from powerful forces, particularly whistleblowers and journalistic groups like Wikileaks, will remain a beacon for years to come.”
MacFadyen’s passing fueled conspiracy theories from some, who were concerned about WikiLeaks’ supporters following rumors about Julian Assange and news that his Internet connection was cut at the Ecuador Embassy. However, it appears — based on a few tweets shared before his death — that MacFadyen
He had cancer
Here is a link to the wikileaks twitter text of the statement by Gavin Macfayden’s wife:
https://twitter.com/wikileaks/status/789989007048511488
or you can view a text version here:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CvafhIVVIAAz9Z_.jpg
Rumors just make facts more difficult to separate from lies.
F’ng Gavin MacFayden— always had much more appreciation for his cousin Gates.
he died after a “short illness,”
Someone here said it was cancer. And I believe them.
But I haven’t seen so many people die of “Short illnesses” since the 80s when there was all that tension in the Gambino family.
It is one of the famous points of all Clinton administrations and politics. Enemies dropping dead a convenient times.
He was unable to draw another breath.
But, I’m just guessing....
But it is odd that the statement does not include a reference to cause of death - illness - accident?
Conspiracy ping
On a somewhat related issue:
Does anyone else remember a controversially graphic public service campaign in Europe from several years ago that featured “What if...” imaginary scenes of various famous Continental journalists that had been assassinated?
The gist of the campaign, if I recall correctly, was the societal danger of not sufficiently protecting investigative journalists.
I specifically recall one picture of a woman collapsed back in her desk chair with a bullet wound in her forehead.
I’ve wracked my brain, and exhausted my google skills, trying to re-discover links to this campaign.
Does it ring any bells?
At no point in history has any government ever wanted its people to be defenseless for any good reason ~ nully's son
Nut-job Conspiracy Theory Ping!
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I’ve lost by beat-up Sally Sweetlies graphic.
Dropping like flies......
Recent Wikileaks Deaths:
John Jones, April 2016 (dead at railroad tracks)
Michael Ratner, May 2016 (consequence of cancer)
Gavin MacFadyen, October 2016 (short illness)
Seth Rich July 2016 (shot in back/murdered)
John Ashe June 2016 (throat crushed by dumbell)
Shawn Lucas August 2016 (found on bathroom floor, COD not determined yet)
Victor Thorn (shot on mountain) August 2016
Thanks for your posts. Much there to ponder.
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