witch hunt
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When asked if the investigation was seen as a witch hunt, Witt said that was generally how it was viewed in his office.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
"These things should be litigated through the criminal process or through some sort of fair process, not through a social media mob or witch hunt."
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
I am amazed that Tonda is willing to come back in this hostile environment after the witch hunt he had in the media.
From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2026
“They did this giant witch hunt sweep and effectively changed the lives of 30 people and all the people that depend on them.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 7, 2026
This was an accident and a witch hunt; the prosecution felt the defense had insulated itself from science and reality.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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