Skip to main content
Scandal

Editorial Policy

Our commitment to accuracy, transparency, and rigorous reporting on the stories behind the headlines.

Last updated: June 4, 2026

Editorial Policy
Privacy PolicyTerms of Service

Scope

We cover political scandals, corporate misconduct, cover-ups, and the stories behind major controversies. We avoid sensational framing and prioritize explainers that help readers understand what happened, who was involved, and why it matters.

Sourcing Standards

  • —Primary and reputable secondary sources are prioritized.
  • —Dates, figures, and quotations are checked before publication.
  • —When facts are disputed, we label uncertainty and present competing claims fairly.

Authorship and Attribution

Scandal content is presented by Simon Whistler. Structured authorship is implemented with a canonical author entity at /author/simon-whistler/, and article-level structured data references this canonical author profile.

Updates and Corrections

  • —Material errors are corrected as soon as verified.
  • —Substantive corrections may include clarification notes in-page.
  • —Time-sensitive stories are reviewed after publication for factual drift.

Independence and Conflicts

Editorial decisions are made independently. If any sponsorship or commercial relationship is relevant to a piece, it is disclosed clearly.

Contact

Questions or correction requests can be submitted via the Contact page.