Possible Clues:

• Said to be everything - the editor, for example
• Asserted - unproven
• Maintained supporter to have negotiated deal outside
• Claimed (without proof)
• Accused
• Bad deal limiting support, it's claimed
• Said (in court?)
• Aluminium key, not new it's claimed
• Claimed part of body gets bitten by Welshman
• Doubtful — suspect