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> but I'm not sure why they would

Because that's the expectation that was set by Mullenwegs words and actions. Who ever said you need to be under oath for deception to take place?

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Apparently libel laws aren't a thing because you're not under oath now or something along those lines.

Per my comment on another message, it seems like Matt was telling the truth, but not the whole truth, which is probably more than he was legally required to do.

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