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Viral image stated on May 12, 2020 in a Facebook post:
A girl was “decapitated” in front of her parents by a Somali migrant. Media “covered up” the murder.
By Ciara O'Rourke• May 15, 2020
Bloggers stated on December 08, 2017 in a fake news website:
"Roy Moore’s accuser arrested and charged with falsification."
By Jon Greenberg• December 11, 2017
Facebook posts stated on March 09, 2021 in a Facebook post:
Says Oprah Winfrey for years “pimped young Hollywood girls to Harvey Weinstein to be raped.”
By Samantha Putterman• March 11, 2021
Viral image stated on June 02, 2021 in a Facebook post:
Photo shows R. Kelly being released from prison in 2021.
By Ciara O'Rourke• June 4, 2021
Viral image stated on May 08, 2019 in a Facebook post:
Says a "Local Hero" was "arrested after killing 30 pedophiles in murder spree"  
By Samantha Putterman• May 16, 2019
Edward Flynn stated on April 14, 2015 in a news conference:
In Wisconsin, a "second arrest for carrying pot is a felony," but a second or subsequent arrest "for carrying a gun illegally is a misdemeanor."  
By Tom Kertscher• April 15, 2015
Viral image stated on August 26, 2020 in a Facebook post:
Photos show that the person who shot three people during a protest over the police shooting of Jacob Blake is a police officer.
By Ciara O'Rourke• August 26, 2020
Facebook posts stated on August 24, 2020 in a post:
“Jacob S. Blake is a Child (16 YO Girl) Rapist.”
By Daniel Funke• August 26, 2020
Facebook posts stated on September 20, 2019 in a Facebook post:
 Says an 11-year-old girl shot and killed two armed "illegal aliens" after they broke into her home in Montana.  
By Samantha Putterman• September 24, 2019
Bill White stated on October 15, 2010 in an interview.:
Says that under Gov. Rick Perry, Texas Department of Public Safety troopers have had "standing orders" not to inquire into the immigration status of people unless they're under arrest.
By W. Gardner Selby• November 1, 2010
Debra Medina stated on January 27, 2010 in an e-mail.:
Says a prank phone call caused "400 children to be taken from their parents... without warrant."
By Ciara O'Rourke• February 2, 2010
Instagram posts stated on September 05, 2023 in an Instagram reel:
Video shows Hawaiians being evicted after Maui wildfires.
By Sara Swann• September 13, 2023
religionmind.com stated on October 23, 2017 in a headline:
"Saudi Arabia to Behead 6 School Girls for Being With Their Male Friends Without Parents or a Guardian"
By Amy Sherman• November 29, 2017
Glenn Beck stated on July 17, 2014 in an interview of Gov. Rick Perry:
Says a 9-year-old girl was recently raped in Austin, Texas, by a guy previously "caught four times and released."
By W. Gardner Selby• July 25, 2014
Viral image stated on December 21, 2020 in an Instagram post:
Photos reveal Greta Thunberg is a trained actress who comes from a long line of actors.
By Samantha Putterman• April 22, 2021
Diane McKeel stated on August 26, 2010 in in a guest column:
Says "Studies show the average age of entry into prostitution is 12 to 14 years old."
By Janie Har• March 2, 2013
Instagram posts stated on January 04, 2024 in an Instagram post:
“Epstein List” shows 166 people connected to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
By Loreben Tuquero• February 1, 2024
states-news.com stated on November 15, 2017 in a headline:
"Miss Universe Guyana 2017 arrested at London Heathrow airport with 2 kilograms of cocaine."
By Amy Sherman• December 6, 2017
Viral image stated on October 14, 2021 in an Instagram post:
There will be a “clown purge” on Oct. 30.
By Ciara O'Rourke• October 21, 2021
Breitbart stated on October 17, 2017 in a news article:
An undocumented immigrant "was arrested on suspicion of arson in (the) Wine Country fires that have killed at least 40 residents."
By Chris Nichols• October 20, 2017

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