Seemingly every biopic takes some liberties with the story. That Eastwood went with a juicy rumor is perhaps untoward, but compared to things like JFK and any film depicting a conservative Republican, this seems pretty nitpicking.
Because she was a journalist is why all these other journalists are suddenly aghast at an unproven allegation being depicted in a Hollywood film.
They can dish it but God forbid anyone ELSE toss a small dose back in their direction!
I saw “Richard Jewell” the week before last. It made me realize that the crowd that tried to railroad Jewell is the same one that is now trying to destroy the Trump administration.
And both did the exact opposite of what they were accused of!