Baseless

Baseless

Editor of The Times newspaper, Matt Peltier, says that the criticisms being levelled against him and his newspaper are baseless.

Referring to another letter by Lawyer, Anthony Astaphan, Peltier charged that the situation is a reflection of politicians and lawyers using The Times as a scapegoat.

He contended that his newspaper did not intend malice or harm but was simply asking reasonable questions Dominicans are asking and want answers to. “We will not retract our statement at this point unless advised otherwise,” he declared, adding that the story was “well investigated” and he is not intimidated by comments.

“We have no political ambitions and do not intend to slander anyone; it was nothing political,” Peltier said, adding that the article was merely an investigative piece seeking clarification.

The journalist said that the newspaper’s investigations were based on a statement made by the Prime Minister where he had already stated the facts. There was no need for further clarification, Peltier said.