The timing is the problem. That lets you know its a hit piece. That doesn't mean it's a lie. And reporters wouldn't be out here slandering Floyd. They'd conflate some things and make a bigger deal out of things than they should, but they wouldn't outright lie for a story about Floyd.
Just like the Tom Brady SI hit piece this week. No lies, but the timing is fukked up.
Now explain why these are outright lies.
Floyd never denied it. This is old news