When did The Smoking Gun website launch and who founded it?
The Smoking Gun website launched in 1997. William Bastone started the project alongside his wife Barbara Glauber and Daniel Green.
Questions about The Smoking Gun
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who purchased The Smoking Gun in 2000 and when did William Bastone buy it back?
Cable network truTV purchased The Smoking Gun in 2000. In June 2014, William Bastone bought the website back from truTV after fourteen years of corporate control.
What happened to Pranknet members exposed by The Smoking Gun in August 2009?
August 2009 marked the public exposure of members within the online community known as Pranknet. Two convicted child molesters belonged to this group and they engaged fire-suppression systems while threatening telephone harassment and placing fake Craigslist advertisements.
How did The Smoking Gun expose James Frey's memoir A Million Little Pieces in 2006?
The year 2006 saw the uncovering of widespread fabrication in James Frey's memoir A Million Little Pieces. It contained numerous descriptions of criminal or outrageous incidents that proved false and Oprah Winfrey had previously endorsed Frey's work for her Book Club before issuing a public rebuke.
What financial irregularities were revealed about Yéle Haiti in 2010?
A 2010 report revealed financial irregularities within Yéle Haiti. Rapper Wyclef Jean established this charitable foundation after the earthquake struck Haiti but investigators found funds illegally diverted to the personal use of Jean and family members.