Sentences with phrase «hallmarks of a smear campaign»
«The details about the misdemeanor assault were disclosed publicly years ago, and this has all the hallmarks of a smear campaign by one of the Nevele's competitors,» Runciman said in the press release.
Runciman previously said the new report about the sister's six - year - old lawsuit had «all the hallmarks of a smear campaign by one of the Nevele's competitors» for a New York state casino license.