[SSS Two]

I think that’s called heresay.

"I saw Abedin talking to authorities." Not hearsay

"Abedin told authorities that ... " Hearsay

Do you see the difference?

[lepton]

Heresy. Hearsay. ...and that other word you typed... ;)

[Mercat]

“”Abedin told authorities that ... “ Hearsay”

Actually that is not hearsay. It is likely “lack of foundation.” It depends on context. Hearsay would be, “I heard Huma say, “.......” IF Huma was not in the courtroom or standing in the room to refute it. And, if Huma said, “I sold photos of naked children to Anthony.” it would be hearsay but it would be allowed because it would be a statement against interest. There are about three pages of exception to the hearsay rule. And in journalism all bets are off anyway.