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Ignoring his own false attacks and smears, Hannity compares Jennings controversy to Mark Foley scandal

Written by Media Matters Staff

Published 10/06/09 11:20 PM EDT

From the October 6 edition of Fox News' Hannity:

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Previously:

Hannity and Fox News defended Hastert during Foley scandal

Hannity continued to push “statutory rape” smear even after Fox reporter questioned story's accuracy

After statutory rape smear disintegrates, Hannity attacks Jennings with fabricated NAMBLA link

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