Lorna Hajdini’s name is now front and center in yet another scandal, thanks to an alleged “threesome” and “non-consensual” acts that have surfaced from a banker who’s now playing the victim. It’s telling how the mainstream media loves to sensationalize this kind of story—CNN and MSNBC are practically salivating over the sordid details. They’re framing it as a “#MeToo” saga while glossing over the fact that this is happening in corporate environments riddled with questionable ethics.

Let’s be crystal clear: why is mainstream media so quick to push this narrative? It fits neatly into their agenda, portraying corporate America as a prime suspect in workplace misconduct while heroically highlighting “victims.” It’s convenient for them to ignore the complicated dynamics at play here. Fox News might take an entirely different angle, focusing more on the salacious elements rather than the potential manipulation at work, as if that’s the most important takeaway. Both networks are guilty of selective outrage, playing puppet to the sensationalism that keeps clicks coming.

It’s high time we interrogate why these stories garner attention in lieu of substantial systemic issues like economic inequality and corporate greed. Instead of turning these individuals into heroes or victims, let’s critique the entire environment that allows such allegations to come to light in the first place. Where’s the accountability for corporate cultures that foster toxicity?

This is not just scandal; it’s a distraction.