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Search results for "Virginia Ex-Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax killed his wife and then himself"

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Fact-checks (20455)

Viral image stated on April 25, 2022 in a Facebook post:
“The same system that kept you in the dark about Ghislaine Maxwell…doesn’t mind live-streaming Johnny Depp’s trial.”
By Ciara O'Rourke• April 26, 2022
Virginia Senate Democratic Caucus stated on January 28, 2014 in a floor debate.:
On sharing power with Republicans
By Sean Gorman• January 29, 2014
Viral image stated on February 02, 2019 in a Facebook post:
A photograph shows a younger Donald Trump posing with his parents who are in Ku Klux Klan robes.
By Samantha Putterman• February 4, 2019
Donald Trump stated on February 11, 2019 in a rally.:
Says Gov. Ralph Northam "stated that he would even allow a newborn baby to come out into the world... then talk to the mother and talk to the father and then execute the baby."  
By Warren Fiske• February 20, 2019
Terry McAuliffe stated on April 01, 2019 in :
On a bill that would have eased third-trimester abortion resrictions  
By Warren Fiske• April 9, 2019
Facebook posts stated on May 06, 2022 in a video:
Suggests Amber Heard snorted cocaine while on the stand in court.
By Monique Curet• May 12, 2022
Virginia House Democratic Caucus stated on March 05, 2020 in Voting record:
On a referendum that could strip legislators of their redistricting power.
By Warren Fiske• March 24, 2020
Republican Party of Virginia stated on June 16, 2011 in a blog post.:
Phil Puckett "voted no on sending the EPA a message that they’ve gone too far not once, but twice."
By Wes Hester• June 24, 2011
Bob McDonnell stated on July 13, 2011 in a TV interview.:
Ninety percent of the job growth in Virginia has been in the private sector.
By Sean Gorman• July 18, 2011
The Gateway Pundit stated on October 30, 2021 in an article:
“Fairfax County is not requiring the last four digits of Social Security Numbers on absentee ballots in this election.”
By Louis Jacobson• November 1, 2021
Eileen Filler-Corn stated on January 15, 2019 in a floor speech.:
"There is no tax increase in the governor’s budget plan."  
By Warren Fiske• January 29, 2019
Viral image stated on January 30, 2019 in a Facebook post:
Says it’s “OK to kill babies once born” in Virginia.
By Ciara O'Rourke• February 27, 2020
Facebook posts stated on November 04, 2020 in a post on Facebook:
Officials in Fairfax, Va., gave 100,000 Trump votes to Biden.
By Hayat Norimine• November 7, 2020
Bob McDonnell stated on April 11, 2012 in a TV interview.:
Says a bill requiring ultrasounds before abortions "was supported by Republicans and Democrats."
By Warren Fiske• April 13, 2012
Kathy Tran stated on January 29, 2019 in :
"Right now, women are able to access an abortion in the later stages of their pregnancy under certain conditions with approval of their medical doctors. I’ve done nothing to change that."
By Warren Fiske• February 6, 2019
Richard Saslaw stated on November 09, 2010 in a statement to Alexandria City Council :
$65 million from ABC privatization will not pay for "even an overpass in Tysons Corner."
By Wes Hester• November 14, 2010
Winsome Earle-Sears stated on May 12, 2022 in a TV interview.:
Merrick Garland “sicced the police on parents when they were at the school boards simply trying to be heard for the safety of their children.”
By Warren Fiske• May 23, 2022
Facebook posts stated on September 05, 2018 in a Facebook post:
On Sept. 5, 1993, "Vince Foster went to Fort Marcy Park and shot himself 3 times in the back of the head to avoid testifying against Hillary Clinton."
By Ciara O'Rourke• November 8, 2019
Social Media stated on January 11, 2026 in social media posts:
A document shows Minnesota shooting victim Renee Good had a record of child abuse.
By Loreben Tuquero• January 12, 2026
Facebook posts stated on February 26, 2023 in a post:
The officers who beat Tyre Nichols targeted him because he was “allegedly dating” one of their wives.
By Madison Czopek• February 2, 2023

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By Warren Fiske• September 17, 2021

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By Miriam Valverde• March 1, 2018

Explaining the Virginia election results: The White House curse

By Louis Jacobson• November 8, 2017

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By Nancy Madsen• December 31, 2014

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By Dana Tims• June 30, 2014

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By W. Gardner Selby• July 9, 2018

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Fact-checks on gun control and gun violence

By Becky Bowers• December 19, 2012

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By Tom Kertscher• April 4, 2022

Seizing on abortion, Democrats claim Republicans back no-exceptions bans. That isn’t true for all

By Tom Kertscher• October 14, 2022

PolitiFact Sheet: Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s campaign attacks

By Anthony Cave• October 11, 2016

PolitiFact checks out toll roads, chickens

By Willoughby Mariano• March 13, 2011

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

By Tom Kertscher• September 8, 2022

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

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By Meghan Ashford-Grooms• February 3, 2012

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By Robert Farley, Louis Jacobson• March 7, 2011

Examining Trump claim that Hunter Biden got $3.5 million from wife of Moscow ex-mayor

By Jon Greenberg• September 30, 2020

Dan Patrick: Planned Parenthood solely kills babies and sells body parts

By W. Gardner Selby• October 23, 2015

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