Original sentence: One of Harvey's former lovers, the writer Mark Matousek (1997), said that: "I do know that the idea that she's homophobic is completely ridiculous
Edited sentence: Harvey's allegations are weakened by the assertion of one of Harvey's former lovers, the writer Mark Matousek (1997), that the accusation of homophobia is unjustified: "I do know that the idea that she's homophobic is completely ridiculous