Ug. As I've mentioned before on here, reporters and journalists rarely pay for interviews because it undermines their credibility (and most of them make/have far less money than the movies portray). The most they'll usually do is pay for someone's lunch, or cab fare. Exceptions can be found, but they are not the norm, at all. The only one I know of in the world of cycling is David Walsh admitting he compensated Emma O'Reilly for something more than transportation and a meal after the fact, mostly because Emma said she feared for her safety by speaking out.
Keep in mind, Sinkewitz didn't run to journalists, or talk to them up front, or hold a big press conference. This entire thread is because he spoke to WADA nearly two years ago. After doing so - a conversation WADA head David Howman called "very detailed and helpful", Patrick didn't talk to anyone. He didn't speak to any reporters. He didn't rush out to sign a book deal. He just went away and tried to lead a normal life. This story didn't just now get traction because of anything he did. It's because the info was finally passed on from WADA to the UCI and was presented to the press.
Keep in mind, Sinkewitz didn't run to journalists, or talk to them up front, or hold a big press conference. This entire thread is because he spoke to WADA nearly two years ago. After doing so - a conversation WADA head David Howman called "very detailed and helpful", Patrick didn't talk to anyone. He didn't speak to any reporters. He didn't rush out to sign a book deal. He just went away and tried to lead a normal life. This story didn't just now get traction because of anything he did. It's because the info was finally passed on from WADA to the UCI and was presented to the press.