In case u missed it, Alefantis emphatically stated for the record yesterday on the Kojo Mnambi radio show that Comet Ping Pong DOES NOT HAVE A BASEMENT.
https://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2016-11-30/pizza-propaganda-the-local-fallout-from-fake-news
Now, this is problematic because it contradicts all the available evidence we currently have. Including James Alefantis hinself talking about canning 10 tons of tomatoes at Comet and storing them in said basement. Which can be found here in this Metro Weekly article.
http://www.metroweekly.com/2015/04/from-scratch-james-alefantis/
In addition to his own words previously confirming the existence of a basement, we also have this book, Boutique Restaurants, which documents the interior of Comet Ping Pong. The only available images are too low of a resolution to make out the description. However, the space depicted is able to be assumed to be a basement area of the building. (Cant find the link to the book right now, i have screenshots on my twitter tho)
Another puzzling piece of information is the listing of Comet, 5037 Connecticut Ave. on propertyshark has the stories of the building listed as '2'.
http://www.propertyshark.com/mason/Property/11881126/5037-Connecticut-Ave-NW-Washington-DC-20008/
Other supporting evidence is a confirmed basement level in a neighboring business, Politics and Prose. Across the street there is Joe's Basement Bar, so we know buildings in the immediate vicinity have basements.
Fox News biggest argument in favor of "debunking Pizzagate" was the statement of fact that "Comet Ping Pong does not have a basement"
I'll leave it to the greater community to interpret the implications of these findings published above.
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Stormtrooperx52 ago
https://i.sli.mg/HqeyxT.png 2 sites list the property as having 2 stories/ floors. Alefantis better provide proof of a 2nd floor. Another thing that caught my attention is the fact that the place was purchased with a grant....A fucking grant to open a pizza place...for 1.8 Million? 1.8 Million for what? Everything about this place wreaks of something foul. If you can get a grant to open a pizza shop for 1.8 Million then everyone and their Momma would own one. We need Alefantis to talk more often! I love stupid criminals.
MadMonkey ago
Any source on the claim that a grant was used? Thanks
Stormtrooperx52 ago
https://i.sli.mg/MNSusl.png
oldskeptic ago
This deserves its own submission at Voat, just omit the error about grant.