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Jordan Liles
Jordan Liles

Jordan Liles is a Senior Reporter who has been with Snopes since 2016.
An online video falsely claimed that Tom Hanks had revealed Oprah Winfrey had a purported true role in the orchestration of the Maui wildfires.

Tom Hanks Reveals Oprah's 'True Plan' Behind the Maui Wildfires?

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Jordan Liles
Sep 21, 2023 "Tom Hanks has stepped forward to shed light on Oprah's genuine motivations and the undisclosed ...
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An edited video showed two fake Wheel of Fortune puzzles being solved as bitches in the future and bitcoin in the future.

'Wheel of Fortune' Contestant Guesses 'B----es in the Future' To Solve Puzzle?

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Jordan Liles
Sep 20, 2023 In a viral video, "Wheel" host Pat Sajak reacted in disbelief and jokingly told the crowd, "Good ...
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Tom Hanks once said he had no respect for people who didn't want to wear masks or social distance or wash their hands to prevent COVID-19 infection.

Tom Hanks Said He Had 'No Respect' for People Who Wouldn't Wear Masks During the COVID-19 Pandemic?

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Jordan Liles
Sep 20, 2023 "If you can't wear a mask and wash your hands and social distance, I've got no respect for you m ...
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A misleading YouTube video claimed that Mel Gibson had revealed Ashton Kutcher was a hidden handler for Hollywood elites.

Mel Gibson Reveals Ashton Kutcher Is a 'Hidden Handler' for Hollywood Elites?

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Jordan Liles
Sep 19, 2023 "It's evident that he has never been afraid to speak his mind, and that includes not fearing Kut ...
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TikTok videos claimed to show reports of skinwalkers in Ohio schools in September 2023.

Videos Show Ohio Students in Lockdown Due to 'Skinwalkers'?

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Jordan Liles
Sep 19, 2023 According to the clips, mythical creatures known as "skinwalkers" were roaming campus.
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Corey Feldman 'Exposes' Jeffrey Epstein's Island's Celebrity Visitor List?

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Jordan Liles
Sep 18, 2023 "It's an exposé like no other, and it's bound to send shockwaves through the world of the rich a ...
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Lauren Boebert was purported to have made a tweet about being a Christian on her knees where she is strongest.

Rep. Lauren Boebert Tweeted She's 'Strongest' on Her Knees?

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Jordan Liles
Sep 18, 2023 The purported tweet was shared on social media and message boards following a video-recorded inc ...
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Jada Pinkett Smith 'Panics' as Her 'Sickening' Role in Maui Fires Leaks?

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Jordan Liles
Sep 15, 2023 "Hollywood elites have been scamming land from Hawaiian residents for years," the Spill Today Yo ...
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Dr. Jennifer Ashton or Jen never endorsed keto or CBD gummies for weight loss.

ABC's Dr. Jennifer Ashton Never Endorsed Keto or CBD Gummies for Weight Loss

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Jordan Liles
Sep 15, 2023 (Updated: Sep 18, 2023) Hackers appeared to have seized on at least one popular Facebook page and paid Meta to display v ...
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An online rumor said that Riley Gaines had either filed a lawsuit or settled one with transgender athlete Lia Thomas for $1.2 million, $2 million, or $5 million.

Former Swimmer Riley Gaines Sues Lia Thomas for $2M?

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Jordan Liles
Sep 15, 2023 We took a closer look at this familiar rumor from the world of collegiate swimming.
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A misleading video claimed that Celine Dion was dying, when in fact she was alive and there had been no public remarks made that said she was near death.

Celine Dion's Family Reveals She Is Dying of Stiff-Person Syndrome?

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Jordan Liles
Sep 14, 2023 A YouTube channel named Culture Covered made the claim in early September 2023.
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A manipulated video showed US President Joe Biden telling a child the words you're one sexy kid.

Video Shows Biden Whispering to Child, 'You're One Sexy Kid'?

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Jordan Liles
Sep 14, 2023 A search for the original source of the altered video revealed it had been recorded at Fort Libe ...
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Facebook To Charge Users $7.99 Per Month, as 'Channel 13 News' Reported?

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Jordan Liles
Sep 13, 2023 Facebook users alerted friends of the purported breaking news in copy-and-paste posts.
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A rumor said that Sylvester Stallone rejected a $500 million movie offer from Disney because it was woke or because of wokeness.

Sylvester Stallone Rejects Disney’s $500 Million 'Woke' Movie Offer?

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Jordan Liles
Sep 13, 2023 Stallone had enough of what he called "woke crap," according to an online article.
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An apparent hoax on WhatsApp made mention of a hack along with something about a Seismic Waves CARD and photos of the Moroccan earthquake.

WhatsApp Message About 'Seismic Waves Card' and Moroccan Quake Photos Warns of Purported 'Hack'

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Jordan Liles
Sep 12, 2023 (Updated: Sep 14, 2023) This feels familiar, and similar to bogus email forwards from decades past.
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NFL Issues Beyoncé Lifetime Ban for Singing Black National Anthem at Game?

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Jordan Liles
Sep 12, 2023 "This decision has sent shockwaves throughout both the sports and entertainment industries," an ...
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'80s 'Soul Train' Video Shows Trump with a Mullet, Dancing?

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Jordan Liles
Sep 11, 2023 Social media users sure seemed to think it was Trump.
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Dolly Parton's Charitable Work Was Twisted on TikTok To Diss Other Celebs

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Jordan Liles
Sep 11, 2023 The full story of Parton's award-winning efforts to help past fire victims wasn't being told, al ...
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The Rock 'Panics' After Lies About Maui Wildfires Were Accidentally Leaked by Oprah?

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Jordan Liles
Sep 11, 2023 A YouTube video claimed that "a generous $10 million donation to help the people of Maui" was "n ...
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Photo Shows Texas Heat Melted a Kick Drum While It Was On a Delivery Truck?

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Jordan Liles
Sep 7, 2023 The interesting photo was posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Sept. 6, 2023.
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