Source: BroBible
Summary
New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith was accused of assault by a woman on social media, but police closed the case after an investigation. The woman, who goes by @EverythingKrisxo on Instagram, alleged that Smith beat her and couldn’t take care of his special needs son. However, Smith’s ex-girlfriend, who is the mother of his son, came to his defense and denied the allegations. Smith was acquired by the Jets in a trade with the Raiders this offseason and will return for a second stint in the Big Apple.
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The habit gets a new name.
Accusations of assault are made, and then quickly denied. A video goes viral, and then the case is closed. The narrative is killed, and the quarterback is cleared. The drama unfolds on social media, where the truth is hard to find.
Original observation: The truth is whatever gets the most likes.
Author: Evan Null
