Sentences with phrase «assume nefarious intent»

OTOH, when you don't understand how a particular scientific conclusion is reached, you display a marked propensity to assume nefarious intent on the scientists» part; and to draw alternate conclusions that appeal to you more, at least judging by your dogged adherence to some of them.

Rather than contacting the sys admin for help to resolve the issue — or simply inquiring regarding the nature of the problem — he assumed nefarious intent, managed to get the data he desired via other means and brought legal action against the University for withholding data.