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Kanye West stated on October 16, 2022 in an interview:

Suggests fentanyl, not Derek Chauvin, killed George Floyd

By Gabrielle Settles• October 18, 2022

Facebook posts stated on December 01, 2021 in a post:

“Federal magistrate approves $110 million defamation suit against LeBron James by Kyle Rittenhouse.”

By Monique Curet• December 2, 2021

Donald Trump stated on September 05, 2018 in a tweet:

"Someone can write an article or book, totally make up stories and form a picture of a person that is literally the exact opposite of the fact, and get away with it without retribution or cost. Don’t know why Washington politicians don’t change libel laws?"

By Louis Jacobson• September 5, 2018

Facebook posts stated on June 25, 2024 in a Facebook post:

“Riley Gaines won $10 million against Whoopi Goldberg for defaming her reputation.”

By Ciara O'Rourke• July 3, 2024

Hillary Clinton stated on December 13, 2007 in debate in Johnston, Iowa:

"George Bush ... used a signing statement (on a FEMA bill) to say, 'I don't have to follow that, unless I choose to.' "

By Michael Van Sickler• December 17, 2007

Threads posts stated on February 01, 2025 in a Threads post:

“Melania wins $900 million ‘defamation lawsuit’ against The View & Sunny Hostin.”

By Sofia Ahmed• February 4, 2025

Richard Ojeda stated on October 19, 2019 in a tweet:

"One in eight American adults, or 12.7 percent of the U.S population, now meets diagnostic criteria for alcohol use disorder."

By Claudia Breaux, Jacqueline Kautz, Olivia Vigna• November 19, 2019

Facebook posts stated on November 18, 2024 in a Facebook post:

"Kyle Rittenhouse registers a lien against Whoopi Goldberg’s Malibu home for $22 million.”

By Maria Briceño• November 22, 2024

Instagram posts stated on February 10, 2025 in an Instagram post:

Says Kash Patel said, “FBI investigation uncovers 256 emails between Adam Schiff and Jeffrey Epstein.”

By Ciara O'Rourke• February 12, 2025

Facebook posts stated on May 30, 2021 in a Facebook post:

"Absent from the news — Dominion lost their lawsuits against Rudy Giuliani and Sidney Powell."

By Tom Kertscher• June 1, 2021

Facebook posts stated on August 05, 2023 in a Facebook post:

Country singer Jason Aldean sued “The View” co-host Whoopi Goldberg.

By Ciara O'Rourke• August 10, 2023

Social Media stated on February 25, 2025 in a post:

Girl Scout cookies are “toxic” because a study showed they contain glyphosate and heavy metals.

By Sara Swann• March 14, 2025

Bloggers stated on March 13, 2023 in a blog post:

“‘The View’ settles with the Rittenhouses for $22 million and a formal apology.”

By Ciara O'Rourke• March 13, 2023

X posts stated on December 01, 2024 in a post:

Kash Patel posted on X that “the FBI is gay.”

By Sara Swann• December 2, 2024

Viral image stated on November 28, 2021 in a Facebook post:

“Kyle Rittenhouse files a $60 million lawsuit against Joy Behar and Whoopi Goldberg.”

By Ciara O'Rourke• November 29, 2021

Facebook posts stated on September 11, 2023 in a Facebook post:

“Hillary Clinton in trouble as her dark web video leaked.”

By Ciara O'Rourke• September 14, 2023

Anthony Weiner stated on January 19, 2011 in a speech on the House floor:

The health care law includes tort reform.

By Angie Drobnic Holan• January 21, 2011

Bloggers stated on June 17, 2021 in a story's headline:

“World Health Organization wants to BAN all women aged 18-50 from drinking alcohol.”

By Samantha Putterman• June 22, 2021

TikTok posts stated on September 08, 2023 in TikTok posts:

An 1871 law made the United States government a for-profit corporation.

By Sofia Ahmed• February 12, 2024

Miami-Dade County stated on July 09, 2013 in a county budget document:

Miami-Dade has "the nation’s highest-rated tap water."

By Amy Sherman• July 12, 2013

Trump's posts on Brown shooting, Reiner killing highlight a rush to post before facts are known

By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman• December 15, 2025

Timeline: What the Trump administration has said about Epstein files release

By Grace Abels• July 8, 2025

Nihilistic violent extremism: What the FBI term means and why experts warn against overuse

By Amy Sherman• October 13, 2025

How Fox News, Newsmax vote-rigging coverage squares with defamation law

By Jon Greenberg• December 23, 2020

The fallout from spreading election falsehoods: lawsuits, settlements and bankruptcy filings

By Madison Czopek• June 13, 2024

Mike Johnson sought to overturn 2020 election. As House speaker, he'll oversee 2024 certification

By Amy Sherman• October 26, 2023

Villanova University was targeted by ‘swatting.’ What is it, and how does it affect victims?

By Loreben Tuquero• August 22, 2025

Live: Fact-checking Senate confirmation hearings for Kash Patel, Tulsi Gabbard, Robert Kennedy Jr.

By PolitiFact Staff • January 30, 2025

PolitiFact California Guide To Misinformation About The Newsom Recall Election

By Chris Nichols• August 16, 2021

A Newsmax host shut down MyPillow CEO’s Dominion conspiracy talk. Here’s the background

By Bill McCarthy• February 4, 2021

How to ‘detox’ your body for free (Hint: It doesn’t require juice, teas or flushes)

By Grace Abels• April 1, 2026

Fact-checking Obama's State of the Union speech

By Bill Adair• January 28, 2010

Hate crimes, civil rights become law enforcement focus during Obama years

By Joshua Gillin• January 6, 2017

In Context: What did Trump say about inviting US women's hockey team to the State of the Union?

By Amy Sherman• February 23, 2026

Is it toxic? Why you should be wary of the internet’s ‘scary ingredient’ warnings

By Grace Abels• August 20, 2025

Trump ‘exonerated’ by Epstein docs? Here’s what they do (and don’t) say about the former president

By Jeff Cercone• January 11, 2024

Dominion Voting Systems’ defamation lawsuit against Fox News: What to know before the trial

By Madison Czopek• April 17, 2023

How Ye stirred up antisemitism among social media users

By Gabrielle Settles• October 25, 2022

Fact-checking Trump: Did CNN publish a fake statement from Iran and commit a crime?

By Loreben Tuquero• April 10, 2026

Dominion-Fox lawsuit: Looking back at false claims about voting machine company

By Jeff Cercone• April 17, 2023

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