That’s why they questioned it. Because the WAPO itself was in on the crafting of the other stories and they knew something was up. Why else would they doubt a woman claiming she was impregnated by the media-labeled “scumbag”. You would expect the WAPO vultures would have drooled.
IOW the Compost questioned it because they knew there was nothing there because they participated in "crafting" the other [made-up] stories.
Leigh Corfman, Roy Moore Accuser, retained a law firm, before WP obtained their “scoop”. The firm is headed by Edgar Gentle who happens to also be the Treasurer for the Alabama Democrat Party. 100% political hit job. There’s your answer who gave them “victims”.
https://twitter.com/btreinhardt/status/935334740885954560
And pedophiles do not change stripes, perversions are for life, right A. Weiner?
I’m afraid you’re right. The WaPo knew their stories were fake or probably fake. WaPo “trusted” the source who brought them the stories, e.g., Ms Allred herself.