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Rick McGinnis had a personal brush with “fake news” that stuck with him forever

February 13, 2017 By Kathy Shaidle


Rick McGinnis writes:

If Smith prevails – and there’s no reason to imagine he won’t – then Stephen Glass will one day be seen as less of a blot on his profession and more of an innovator born before his time. As for myself, I can’t help but wonder at this late stage in life if I might not have chosen a profession with a better reputation, like a process server or a repo man.

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