Russell up a story 

When a media company who employs purported investigative journalist who make up evidence or significantly financially support a person to provide evidence for a story to hopefully avoid a defamation case against them from being successful.

Etymology: Russell v Australian Broadcasting Corporation & Ors Federal Court of Australia

The Sydney Morning Herald decided to Russell up a story about The Pineapple Express

Russell up a story by DisgruntledVet October 31, 2023