Can you believe that a guest commentator on Fox posing as a former CIA Operative was a phony?

2015-10-15T16:55:34-04:00

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/fox-news-commentator-lied-cia-career-indictment-article-1.2398793

Fox News commentator lied about CIA career: indictment

Fox News might officially have its Brian Williams — and he’s in major trouble.

Response by Sgt Tom Cunnally made Oct 15 at 2015 4:56 PM

2015-10-15T16:56:53-04:00

I don't watch Fox but this guy may be familiar to some of you who do watch Fox News..???
Wayne Simmons claimed to be something of an American James Bond. On his Web site and in official, government documents, he wrote that he was part of the CIA’s “outside paramilitary special operations group,” and that he spearheaded deep cover operations against some of the world’s most dangerous drug cartels and smugglers.

His claims won him frequent commenting gigs on Fox News and government contracting jobs overseas. He even wrote a novel — a spy thriller that seemed to have been drawn from his work.

But according to federal prosecutors, much of it was a lie. In an indictment unsealed Thursday, they said Simmons’s claim that he worked for the CIA for 27 years was false. He was arrested and charged with false statements, major fraud against the U.S. and wire fraud.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Oct 15 at 2015 4:57 PM

2015-10-15T16:57:23-04:00

That is disgraceful that Wayne Simmons lied about being a CIA ... Sgt Tom Cunnally.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 15 at 2015 6:52 PM

2015-10-15T18:52:21-04:00

Dumbass

Response by SSG Warren Swan made Oct 15 at 2015 7:13 PM

2015-10-15T19:13:43-04:00

And water is still wet. It's rather humorous that it was Faux news that was caught, but alas, they ALL do it equally and get caught at different intervals. Maybe they need a DA6 so they can get their future liars on a schedule and know when another will be caught.

Response by CW4 Guy Butler made Oct 15 at 2015 8:11 PM

2015-10-15T20:11:46-04:00

Let's focus on the important part.

The fact that he worked for Fox News as a consultant ain't it.

The fact that he faked being a CIA agent ain't it.

This is the important part:

"Simmons claims to have worked for the CIA from 1973 to 2000, and "used that false claim in an attempt to obtain government security clearances and work as a defense contractor, including at one point successfully getting deployed overseas as an intelligence advisor to senior military personnel," according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney in the Eastern District of Virginia."

http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/561fd787e4b028dd7ea6fd43?ncid=txtlnkusaolp00000592

Response by SSG Michael Hartsfield made Oct 15 at 2015 8:37 PM

2015-10-15T20:37:20-04:00

I'm sorry but it's kind of a karmic justice because for so long they touted their credibility and thoroughness only to have been duped by this guy for YEARS!
On a more humorous note, every news network will be scrubbing their list of commentators to make sure they are solid.

Response by SGT William Howell made Oct 16 at 2015 8:30 AM

2015-10-16T08:30:45-04:00

All of the news agencies seem to be caught in this. Not just Fox. None of these are responsible in vetting their stories or their subject matter experts. Shoddy reporting is accepted by these stations and producers. Thank God there is still BBC and Al-Jazeera. If it were not for them I would have to get my news from the tabloid mags.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 16 at 2015 8:47 AM

2015-10-16T08:47:17-04:00

Yet people still watch mainstream media. Go on young sheep, get your daily bread.

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made Oct 16 at 2015 10:48 AM

2015-10-16T10:48:02-04:00

He was an unpaid guest commentator on FNC. Although one would think they would vet their guests better, more like MSNBC does. I seldom watch FNC, but this is just another way for the far left to try to discredit the only news outlet that does attempt to present both sides rather than carrying water for the left.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 18 at 2015 3:12 AM

2015-10-18T03:12:39-04:00

Its Fox news so no I'm not surprised

Response by SSG Diane R. made Mar 17 at 2018 10:52 AM

2018-03-17T10:52:48-04:00

Nearly the entire media apparatus in the United States and Europe are fake news. Phony as a $3 bill.

Response by Maj John Bell made Mar 17 at 2018 10:05 PM

2018-03-17T22:05:42-04:00

My guess... whoever did the vetting, or didn't require a vetting, is getting to explore the world of "job search."

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 22 at 2018 10:16 AM

2018-03-22T10:16:42-04:00

Haven't watched FOX since the Clinton impeachment days. Don't watch very much cable news at all, because it's not news anymore. Small % of news with far too much of opinions. Prefer a news feed such as Reuters or similar, because they are brief and to the point. Less meddling and shaping their agenda for ratings.