Denial Quote by Steve Fainaru
“Alan Schwarz of the New York Times calls up the NFL to get a response, and what he gets from Greg Aiello, the league spokesman, is more denials. They are now denying their own study.”
About This Quote
The NFL repeatedly denies findings of its own study, illustrating institutional avoidance.
In simple terms: Leagues may reject their own research to avoid accountability.
Demand transparency and accountability.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- press conferences
- legal investigations
- public health studies
- corporate audits
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence could expose the truth?
- How can journalists hold institutions accountable?
Denials can be hard to prove without evidence.