In truth, the very simple reason why this incident did not appear in the newspapers is that, outside of a single witness, no one knew about it.とは 意味・読み方・使い方

The affair hit [made] the front pages of newspapers throughout the U.S.

The case made a lot of noise in the papers.

The explanation of the event was omitted for lack of space.

We haven't yet heard any news of the event.

I can't remember the incident well; it was a long time ago.

I thought it strange that this incident only got three lines in the newspaper.

Today's Asahi carries an account of the incident.

The affair was reported in detail―reported in full―reported at length―in yesterday's paper―Yesterday's paper gave particulars of―gave details of―the affair.

Such a minor incident is unlikely to find its way into the papers [the press].

This incident was so impenetrable [mysterious] that it had even the great Holmes scratching his head in puzzlement.

The truth about the matter has come to light.

This incident brought to light how incompetent government officials are.

I wish to settle the matter without bringing it before the court―out of court.

If you only listen to the testimony of the victim you can't understand the full story of the incident.

It was in my days as a cub reporter that the incident occurred.

Take my word for it, I have nothing to do with the affair.

Nobody was looking at that incident.

That was the first news we had of the world‐shaking event [of the event that shook the world].

You hear about a lot of incidents these days that would be hard to dream up. It really backs up the old saying that fact is stranger than fiction.

I can publicly declare that I have no connection whatever with that affair.

The case has not yet been properly investigated [has not yet received a full investigation].

Even though I witnessed the incident, I pretended not to have seen anything.

We take no cognizance of such cases.

Is there any more evidence bearing on the case?

The incident was never brought to my notice.

The truth of the whole affair is hidden under [behind] a veil of mystery.

The incident made the headlines all over the world.

The incident passed [went] unnoticed.

I'm in total ignorance of the affair.

The case can stand on its own merits.