character assassination
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But while Knox’s character assassination dominated the news, Americans didn’t hear much about Guede.
From Salon • Aug. 20, 2025
Gjert, who has accused his sons of a "perfect character assassination", was always of a simple belief.
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2025
The family's statement also said: "The character assassination of Erik and Lyle, who are our nephews and cousins, under the guise of a 'story telling narrative', is repulsive."
From BBC • Sep. 27, 2024
The “lopsided” result, he said, would erase key context and was “actually a form of character assassination by the prosecution.”
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 22, 2024
Once one of Appalachia’s wealthiest men, Blankenship has spent thousands on lawsuits alleging he has been the victim of defamation and character assassination, all of which have been rejected by courts — including the U.S.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 23, 2024