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Alito Retirement Rumor Debunked | Charleston News
NPR reporter Nina Totenberg issued a major error when she falsely reported Justice Samuel Alito was retiring — a mistake she immediately took full responsibility for, calling it a devastating professional misstep after five decades in journalism. Alito, 76, appointed by George W. Bush in 2006 and a cornerstone of the court’s conservative bloc, has not announced any retirement plans. The rumor surfaced shortly after he required medical attention at a Philadelphia event — the court later confirmed he was fine — but speculation continues to swirl. Meanwhile, Senate Republicans are already…
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