I suppose I should clarify: I have one former co-worker in mind. He was notorious for playing fast and loose with the facts (I called in something to him once, and didn't recognize it in the next day's paper). I don't know if he made up quotes, but we were all stunned he never got sued. ...

There were plenty of people in the newsroom who didn't trust him, but unfortunately, nobody with an opinion that actually mattered.