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Search results for "Anthony Edwards sustained a bone bruise and hyperextension in his left knee"

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Fact-checks (19823)

Viral image stated on September 18, 2019 in a Facebook post:
 Says a photo of a woman with multiple bruises on her face is Democrat Keith Ellison’s girlfriend and he is responsible for her injuries.  
By Samantha Putterman• September 27, 2019
Viral image stated on January 26, 2025 in an Instagram post:
“Serial killer Ryan Edward … is on the run after killing 3 female police officers.”
By Ciara O'Rourke• January 28, 2025
Viral image stated on June 06, 2019 in a Facebook post:
Says a viral photo shows Susan B. Anthony being "beaten and arrested for trying to vote" in 1872.
By Samantha Putterman• June 12, 2019
Jon Huntsman stated on October 28, 2011 in a web advertisement:
Says Mitt Romney flip-flopped on abortion.
By Louis Jacobson• November 2, 2011
Erick Erickson stated on November 13, 2020 in a tweet:
Says Raphael Warnock "ran over his wife" and was "arrested for obstructing an investigation into child abuse."
By Tom Kertscher• November 16, 2020
Rick Perry stated on October 30, 2011 in an interview:
Says Mitt Romney has flip-flopped on abortion rights.
By Meghan Ashford-Grooms, Louis Jacobson• November 5, 2011
Facebook posts stated on June 14, 2020 in a Facebook post:
“Antifa now banging on residents’ doors in Seattle, demanding food & supplies. If they don’t get it, the house gets vandalized.”
By Ciara O'Rourke• June 18, 2020
Instagram posts stated on April 08, 2021 in an Instagram post:
Says Officer Derek Chauvin’s knee was “not on neck of George Floyd.”
By Jon Greenberg• April 9, 2021
Democratic National Committee stated on November 28, 2011 in a campaign ad:
Says Mitt Romney flip-flopped on abortion.
By Louis Jacobson• November 28, 2011
Facebook posts stated on February 02, 2020 in a Facebook post:
Says former congressman Keith Ellison “beats his girlfriend and Democrats make him the deputy chair of the DNC.”
By Samantha Putterman• February 29, 2020
Viral image stated on June 04, 2020 in a Facebook post:
The man pictured in a mugshot is not Derek Chauvin, the officer who was recorded kneeling on George Floyd’s neck.
By Ciara O'Rourke• June 5, 2020
Facebook posts stated on March 15, 2021 in a post:
Says “Fallon (Fox), a transgender MMA fighter, has now broken 2 female opponents’ skulls,” and shows a photo of Fox alongside an MMA fighter with a severely bloodied face.
By Monique Curet• March 16, 2021
DeAnna Lorraine stated on April 12, 2020 in a tweet that was retweeted by President Donald Trump:
Says of COVID-19 that Dr. Anthony Fauci "was telling people on February 29th that there was nothing to worry about and it posed no threat to the US public at large."
By Louis Jacobson• April 13, 2020
Sam Brownback stated on August 21, 2007 in :
"I'm pro-life. He's not."
By Ryan Kelly• September 12, 2007
Rob Teilhet stated on July 13, 2010 in a telephone interview:
"Ken Hodges badly botched this investigation and, as a result, justice wasn't done in this case."
By Eric Stirgus• July 15, 2010
Bloggers stated on August 05, 2018 in a blog post:
"Cops take a knee then walk out on Redskins, leaving them stranded in their locker room overnight."
By Katie Akin• August 20, 2018
Facebook posts stated on July 21, 2021 in a Facebook post:
A photograph shows members of the U.S. women’s soccer team kneeling during the national anthem at the Tokyo Olympics.
By Madison Czopek• July 26, 2021
Viral image stated on June 12, 2022 in social media posts:
Image shows Paul Pelosi, bruised, in a booking mugshot.
By Grace Abels, Bill McCarthy• June 14, 2022
Facebook posts stated on September 28, 2020 in a Facebook post:
Says Joe Biden has a medical device implanted in his skull so he can hear someone give him answers to questions.
By Miriam Valverde• September 30, 2020
Facebook posts stated on May 03, 2023 in a video:
“The government has been putting ground up human teeth and bone in our food and calling it 'calcium phosphate.’”
By Gabrielle Settles• May 16, 2023

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Fact-checking Herschel Walker attack ad about Raphael Warnock domestic violence allegations

By Tom Kertscher• September 8, 2022

PunditFact fact-checks the Sunday news shows

By Aaron Sharockman• December 22, 2013

Amid anthem protests, checking if 'NFL family' is diverse

By Tom Kertscher• September 28, 2017

A guide to George Santos’ dubious statements about drag, Brazil, his 9/11 connection and more

By Louis Jacobson• March 1, 2023

Did the NFL ask Eminem not to kneel? What we know about Super Bowl halftime show claims

By Samantha Putterman• February 15, 2022

Fact-checking the Sunday Dec. 22 news shows

By Aaron Sharockman• December 22, 2013

What we know about Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick’s death

By Bill McCarthy• February 22, 2021

Barbers give Dodd a good cut

By Bill Adair, Nell Benton• November 5, 2007

Does fluoride cause cancer, IQ loss and more? Fact-checking Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s claim

By Samantha Putterman• November 8, 2024

Fact-checking Georgia's U.S. Senate primary

By April Hunt, Jim Tharpe• July 22, 2014

George Santos has been arrested. Here’s a recap of his alleged falsehoods.

By Louis Jacobson• May 10, 2023

Puberty blockers: The facts and the myths

By Grace Abels• August 28, 2023

The James Comey book: 'A Higher Loyalty'

By Angie Drobnic Holan• April 19, 2018

The perils of public financing

By Tom Tobin• October 26, 2007

A short history of the national anthem, protests and the NFL

By Louis Jacobson• September 25, 2017

Never say never

By Michael Van Sickler• October 16, 2007

Breaking down Greg Abbott's 'common' pecan tree tale

By W. Gardner Selby• June 14, 2017

Rolling Stones claim starts up Texas Truth-O-Meter

By W. Gardner Selby• June 18, 2013

How Donald Trump’s untimely and untrue ‘death’ unfolded on social media

By Maria Ramirez Uribe, Loreben Tuquero• September 2, 2025

Fact-checking Donald Trump as DOGE adviser Elon Musk leaves White House

By Madison Czopek, Maria Ramirez Uribe, Amy Sherman• May 30, 2025