Original sentence: Besides theories based on planted explosives, there are other proposed theories of demolition involving government complicity, such as the use of directed energy weapons.These ideas were then developed in greater detail by Jeff King and Jim Hoffman on their websites, with little attention from the mainstream media.This criticism of both the motives and the methods of mainstream investigations is central to the defense of the controlled demolition hypothesis and here Ryan's contribution has become influential.Wood's claims are controversial and widely rejected among demolition hypothesis proponents
Edited sentence: Besides theories based on planted explosives, a handful of individuals advocate other theories of demolition, such as the use of directed energy weapons.However, Wood's claims have been widely rejected among demolition hypothesis proponents.These ideas were then developed in greater detail by Jeff King and Jim Hoffman on their websites.This criticism of both the motives and the methods of mainstream investigations is central to the defense of the controlled demolition hypothesis