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A comment on Our statement on the results of the Jacob Appelbaum investigation. Parent comment

Re:Our statement on the results of the Jacob Appelbaum inves... by robryk on Wednesday July 27, 2016 @02:34PM (#12175399)
Is it still an independent third party if they chose her and are paying her? This is normally enough to say that she has a conflict of interest.
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Re:Our statement on the results of the Jacob Appelbaum inves... by tedunangst on Wednesday July 27, 2016 @03:29PM (#12175818)
Normally an independent investigator is paid regardless of their findings, and future business with other clients is dependent on maintaining a reputation for impartiality.
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