There's a lot that's unimpressive about this new Bellingcat article attacking the OPCW whistleblowers, including their inability to quote me properly (which is the least of it -- more on that soon).
https://twitter.com/aaronjmate/status/1320749249911529472?s=20
https://twitter.com/EliotHiggins/status/1320738811748429826
Before I comment further, I just sent @EliotHiggins, @N_Waters89 and @Bellingcat some questions about their story, and look forward to their response.
I wrote @EliotHiggins @N_Waters89 @Bellingcat an email outlining a few of the article's issues & asking some questions. They haven't responded, but have already made a correction based on an issue I raised. This correction is important, but doesn't begin to scratch the surface. 
The error shows a fundamental misunderstanding on Bellingcat's part of what OPCW whistleblower "Alex" alleged.
Alex never "alleged" anything about the OPCW's motives for covering up the investigation. He simply alleged, and raised alarm, that the investigation was covered up.
Alex never "alleged" anything about the OPCW's motives for covering up the investigation. He simply alleged, and raised alarm, that the investigation was covered up.
Even their correction is a mischaracterization: "Alex" didn't insinuate anything. But although significant, Bellingcat makes far more serious errors. I'd like them to respond to my email -- rather than quietly issue corrections based on it -- before I add more.
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