The case of Julian Hessenthaler that led to the downfall of Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz in 2019 impressively illustrates the mechanics of discrediting individuals uncovering corruption by means of contrived accusations.

Watch the full keynote with him and investigative journalist Frederik Obermaier: https://dnlb.org/video31.

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