Every claim we publish is sourced to a primary document that can be independently verified. We do not report from press releases, secondary sources, or unverified testimony alone. This page explains exactly how our investigations are built.
800+
Internal documents reviewed
60+
Trust fund procedures analysed
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Investigations published
60+
Interviews conducted
How We Obtain Documents
We obtain primary source documents through four channels: court discovery records made public through litigation; regulatory agency archives including EPA enforcement files, OSHA inspection records, and NIOSH research archives; academic document repositories, particularly occupational health research programs; and direct document submissions from confidential sources including former corporate employees, union safety officers, and attorneys with access to litigation discovery.
We verify the authenticity of every document before reporting from it. Documents recovered through litigation are cross-referenced against court dockets. Where possible, originals are cross-referenced against copies held in academic or regulatory archives.
Our Verification Process
Step 1
Document acquisition
We identify and obtain primary source documents from court archives, regulatory filings, academic repositories, and confidential source submissions.
Step 2
Independent verification
Each document is verified by at least two editorial team members. Claims are cross-referenced against known secondary literature and, where possible, against other primary sources.
Step 3
Expert review
Medical claims are reviewed by Dr. Patricia Hennessey, MD (pulmonology). Legal claims are reviewed by James Alderton, Esq. (mesothelioma litigation, 22 years). Both have full editorial independence.
The Editorial Team
Our investigations are produced by a team of five specialist journalists with backgrounds in occupational health, environmental law, science journalism, and worker safety reporting.
Kate Willard
Editor-in-Chief
Marcus Reid
Legal Affairs
Elena Vargas
Worker Safety
Jim Tarrant
Science Editor
Daniel Okafor
Railroad & Maritime
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Corrections Policy
Factual errors are corrected within five business days. Corrections are noted at the top of the relevant article. Submit corrections to corrections@asbestosaccountability.org.