Person

Tim McMillan

Co-founder of The Debrief; led the fact-checking on the Grusch case

2020– · Media · Journalist

A former police investigator and co-founder of the outlet The Debrief, he led the fact-checking of the June 2023 article that launched David Grusch. In January 2020, in Popular Mechanics, he reconstructed how the Navy videos tied to Elizondo were labeled and cleared, with the explanations of Pentagon spokesperson Susan Gough.

Documented authority

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Credentials 2/2

His role at The Debrief and the articles in Popular Mechanics are documented.

Direct access not applicable

Not applicable: does not claim direct knowledge of the facts; reports sources or documents.

Evidence provided not applicable

Not applicable: he verifies and reports the claims of others.

Claims track record not applicable

The sources consulted do not trace the outcome of any verifiable claims made by this person.

Conflicts of interest not applicable

The sources consulted do not document financial interests tied to the topic.

Sources

1. The Debrief, June 10, 2023: Compass Rose concludes its engagement for Grusch (press, pro-disclosure)
2. The Debrief, June 8, 2023: the Grusch case and Congress (press, pro-disclosure)
3. Popular Mechanics (Tim McMillan), January 17, 2020: the Navy videos (press)

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