Talk:Jim Larkin (publisher)

2018 comments
The page has been reviewed, and a comment was left on the page: "This article may require copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone, or spelling. You can assist by editing it." I ask any reader of this page to make what they see as appropriate changes. Thanx.Mwinog2777 (talk) 20:42, 5 August 2018 (UTC)


 * With latest revision, I believe the problems raised have been addressed adequately; I will make no changes, yet, and will await further comments on this talk page.Mwinog2777 (talk) 16:33, 7 August 2018 (UTC)


 * I believe the problems have been addressed with recent copyedits.Mwinog2777 (talk) 04:17, 11 August 2018 (UTC)

VVM's sex trafficking series
This is a new section; well written and informative, but the Larkin page is about Larkin. this addition is out of place. Better to incorporate into the article on sex trafficking, or Backpage. It seems to be a WP:GOODFAITH edit, so await consensus about whether this should remain in this article. Mwinog2777 (talk) 17:22, 8 August 2021 (UTC)

Number of witnesses
Regarding recent update concerning number of witnesses at the trial of Jim Larkin, available sources indicate that the number of prosecution witnesses during the Sept. trial was four, not two.

This seems to be a misinterpretation of the cited article:

Ruelas, Richard. "Federal judge declares mistrial for Backpage executives accused of facilitating prostitution". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 2021-09-15.

The article states that “Brnovich ruled that two witnesses, a woman who was sold on Backpage as a teen and an expert, crossed the line.” The piece later identifies these witnesses as Jessika Svengard and Sharon Cooper.

But there were more than 2 witnesses during the 8 day trial. A ruling by the current judge in the case, which is available at https://casetext.com/case/united-states-v-lacey-44, mentions 4: Cooper, Svengard, her mother Nacole, and Brian Fichtner.

Close reading of recent Reason article also indicates 4 witnesses: https://reason.com/2021/09/14/biased-testimony-in-backpage-trial-triggers-more-calls-for-a-mistrial/

This correction made in good faith.

Encyclopediawoman (talk) 02:53, 29 January 2022 (UTC)

Change in death location
According to several news reports, including the NY Post, Larkin killed himself in the town in Superior, Arizona. He did not kill himself in Paradise Valley. Also added new trial date of August 29. Encyclopediawoman (talk) 22:43, 19 August 2023 (UTC)

Title - Content Mismatch
The content of this article reflect the history and activities of the company and its subsequent versions rather than the named subject, though we'd naturally expect him to be mentioned. The author/editors are hereby advised to consider a title change. Dee Soulza (talk) 20:46, 20 April 2024 (UTC)


 * Disagree; he was intimately involved in the company; no need to revise name. Mwinog2777 (talk) 22:13, 21 April 2024 (UTC)