“To spread an unproven allegation as if it were proven fact is highly irresponsible!”

I didn’t. Read it again.

“According to Reade, she and Biden were alone when the former vice president beckoned her toward him. […] After pulling away and refusing his advances, Reade then recalled him saying…”

These words illustrate the difference between allegations and proven fact. However, the article is also about the #MeToo movement and the mantra “believe women.” But you’ve clarified where you generally stand on that notion.