It still sounds like we are trying to lead the reader to that conclusion Even with all of the above information properly sourced and explained it still does not belong at the beginning I honestly don t see how any editor can say they are not pushing a POV or agenda with the information there it s especially getting attention here since it s at the very top of the article after the lead where it doesn t belong summed it up perfectly Go ahead and put all that info in somewhere but give it its own section