Mazher Mahmood

Reporter infiltrated News of the World, known for its stings. Collaborated with Jae Donnelly. Responsible for the Ferguson trap in May 2010 (GBP 500,000 for access to Andrew). Strongly suspected of links between O’Sullivan → Mahmood/Donnelly regarding the Andrew-Epstein leak. Convicted in 2016 (perversion of justice, Tulisa affair).

Reporter infiltrated News of the World, known for its stings. Collaborated with Jae Donnelly. Responsible for the Ferguson trap in May 2010 (GBP 500,000 for access to Andrew). Strongly suspected of links between O’Sullivan → Mahmood/Donnelly regarding the Andrew-Epstein leak. Convicted in 2016 (perversion of justice, Tulisa affair).

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2.5
IIE Score / 100

IIE Breakdown

α Physical proximity 0 / 20
β Relational intensity 0 / 15
γ Documentary presence 0 / 15
δ Role severity 0 / 25
ε Evidentiary weight 2.5 / 15
ζ Temporal pattern 0 / 10

IIE Details

γ Documentary presence

  • Documents : 0
  • Proffer mentions : 0

δ Role severity

  • Max severity : 0/5

ε Evidentiary weight

  • Avg. theory credibility : 0.85

Linked theories (1)

Confidence breakdown

Factual base 0%
Interpretation 0%
Causal inference 2.5%

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