Talk:Aleksandr Skorobogatko

Amost42n81 (talk) 23:59, 28 September 2020 (UTC)

Misleading and Prejudicial Statements
It is hard to understand what knowledge of this individual is gained by inclusion of these two sentences:

"In November 2017 an investigation conducted by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalism cited his name in the list of politicians named in 'Paradise Papers" allegations.'

"Skorobogatko is one of many "Russian oligarchs" named in the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act, CAATSA, signed into law by President Donald Trump in 2017."

The cited report itself says that being named as holding an offshore bank account is meaningless in and of itself, since there are many legitimate reasons for holding an offshore account. Indeed, joining Mr. Skorobatko on that list are Queen Elizabeth II, two Canadian prime ministers, and many other persons e=who have not been accused of any misdeeds. So why include something that adds nothing while creating the impression of some illicit activity?

The same is true with the second sentence. Mr. Skorobatko is not under sanctions; he was on a list of Russian "oligarchs" that was submitted with the legislation. the list itself was compiled by Forbes, as was acknowledged in the legislation, and is does not constitute any kind of designation by the U.S. government. the statement is true, but it is too clever by half. Including it creates a false and potentially defamatory impression. That Skorobatko is an oligarch is obvious, so why do this? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Amost42n81 (talk • contribs) 01:46, 26 September 2020 (UTC)
 * This is still significant enough to include, so I am reverting its removal. The normal procedure here is to discuss well-cited content BEFORE removing it.  And see WP:BRD. Edwardx (talk) 14:10, 28 September 2020 (UTC)

Amost42n81 (talk) 23:59, 28 September 2020 (UTC) I guess the answer is to insert some context, although I still think it's a bit sensationalistic as is--particularly the sentence about the Panama Papers. All that says is that he had offshore accounts, like hundreds of other people. Is that surprising for a billionaire?