John Drescher, managing editor of the Raleigh News & Observer (which is owned by the same company as the Charlotte Observer), defended his paper's coverage.
"If you look at it from beginning to end, I stand by it," he said.
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First thought was the N & O is still in denial. Now I believe they are covering their asse(t)s, pending lawsuits from LAX players.
I think you have it...
They have some big asses to cover.