Daily Beast editor-in-chief Noah Shachtman tweeted that he was very excited about a post that was scheduled to go up at 7:30 p.m., and here it is — The Daily Beast’s Kevin Poulsen managed to track down the guy who posted that video of Nancy Pelosi with her speech slowed down, and he thought you should know the guy’s on probation for domestic battery.
EXCLUSIVE: We found the guy behind the viral "drunk Pelosi" video https://t.co/nsOM7ALET2
— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) June 1, 2019
And CNN thought they knew how to doxx somebody over a dumb viral video.
EXCLUSIVE: @kpoulsen found the guy behind the viral 'drunk Pelosi' video. https://t.co/ww4sFYEb40
— Noah Shachtman (@NoahShachtman) June 1, 2019
Shawn Brooks is a day laborer, sports blogger, and Trump superfan from the Bronx. He's currently on probation for domestic battery. https://t.co/ww4sFYEb40
— Noah Shachtman (@NoahShachtman) June 1, 2019
[Shawn] Brooks, a 34-year-old day laborer currently on probation after pleading guilty to domestic battery, claims that his “drunk” commentary on an unaltered Pelosi video had no connection to the now-infamous fake clip that premiered less than 15 minutes later. “I wasn’t the individual who created that Pelosi video,” he insisted in a telephone interview.
It’s conceivable that someone else actually edited the clip. But a Facebook official, confirming a Daily Beast investigation, said the video was first posted on Politics WatchDog directly from Brooks’ personal Facebook account.
Did they mention he’s on probation for domestic battery? We’re glad Scooby and the gang managed to unmask this monster and air his dirty laundry.
"Brooks, a 34-year-old day laborer currently on probation after pleading guilty to domestic battery…"
Not surprising.
— Eliza K (@Eliza328) June 1, 2019
"Court records show that In February 2018 he was written up for a probation violation, and a California judge issued a warrant for his arrest. A spokesperson for the Riverside County Sheriff's Department confirmed the warrant is still outstanding."
— Ken Ayers (@kenayers8) June 1, 2019
and an outstanding warrant.
— Malcolm Willoughby (@MalcWilloughby) June 1, 2019
"A review of Brooks’ personal fan page reveals him as an avowed conservative and a proud member of Trump’s razor-thin African American support base. A couple of Brooks’ Instagram posts feature misogyny."
— Ken Ayers (@kenayers8) June 1, 2019
This ought to be a criminal offense. He's so typical of the usual suspect-a knuckle-dragging trump lover. Worst of all, every bit of subsequent reporting can't undo what's been done. There really ought to be a law.
— Patty Gaffney Tescher (@tescherp) June 1, 2019
Wow. A Trump-loving black conservative New England Patriots fan. I’d say he was a unicorn. But unicorns conjure beautiful fantasies with rainbows and pastels and sweetness. And this girlfriend-beating misogynistic rage-filled troll is a nightmare supported by @facebook
— sue adler (@suehallie) June 1, 2019
@SpeakerPelosi should sue him.
— What happen-ed happened! ⚦♊︎ 17x?34x (@Rafaeslomejor) June 2, 2019
And yes, they posted his mugshot.
Why the fuck are you squawking like a schoolkid about a faked video and calling it what it isn't? #MediaBozo
— Jimmy Jacked Joe (@WirelessPuppet) June 1, 2019
You guys still wonder why people hate you more than Trump?
— Kristopher Millennial, Soy Enthusiast (@jd_2355) June 1, 2019
This is how you guys spend your time? Lol. Layoffs by August?! ??
— Lynn (@lynnrusso88) June 1, 2019
Really? Wow, you guys do some SERIOUS journalism!
— Mr. Boo Radley (@RadleyMr) June 2, 2019
Wow heros.
— Ender Wiggin (@Sam_A_vito) June 2, 2019
Some truly important journalism happening here. If you ever wonder why the media polls worse than the Ebola virus, it because of nonsense like this.
— Seizer Pouncicus (@TastyKAR) June 2, 2019
Reported. Doxing is NOT cool.
— Dee Jay Gude (@DeeJayGude) June 2, 2019
how do they not yet have a pulitzer for doxxing members of the public for posting content that doesn't support the MSM's preferred agenda? pic.twitter.com/y22okKjZuA
— Every Cow Fart Is A Policy Failure (@jer2911tx) June 2, 2019
all details aboutthe guy aside, you think it's ok for the media to doxx people? you arent the authority you think you are. it is not your job to "find facts" just report them. the media is not powerful, you arent the gatekeepers of truth
— WompsRUs (@ArthurA42394186) June 2, 2019
I'm going to savor the next round of layoffs.
I truly am. https://t.co/3CJalS0qXt
— Bohemio (@El__Bohemio) June 2, 2019
Wow, you finally found him.
Now we can relax.— David (@landcraven) June 2, 2019
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with additional tweets.
Related:
OOF! Twitter lights Brian Stelter UP for sharing ‘truth’ about HOW CNN doxxed Trump gif-maker https://t.co/C5niEwCixH
— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) July 9, 2017
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