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We enjoy a complex love-hate relationship with the law: While we expect it to protect our interests, we don't want to see ourselves held accountable to it. We therefore cheer the wrongdoers who put one over on the legal system, while lamenting the real crooks who slip away.
It's true that a letter is legit that bears the US Census Bureau logo that describes an "American Community Survey" and directs users to visit respond.census.gov/acs.

Is the 'American Community Survey' Letter a Scam or Legit?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Nov 3, 2022 Yes, letters about an "American Community Survey" are a legitimate piece of mail from the U.S. C ...
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Person, Human, Text

Was George Soros' Son 'Behind' SCOTUS Leak?

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Alex Kasprak
May 9, 2022 The logic presented on a junk news website leaves much to be desired.
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U.S. Supreme Court

Has a US Supreme Court Opinion Never Been Leaked in Advance Before?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
May 3, 2022 The highest court in the U.S. is more secretive than other institutions.
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Does the Lawless Yellowstone ‘Zone of Death’ Exist?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Jan 27, 2021 Reports speculate that “murder is legal” in this area.
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Will Aaron Hernandez's Family Receive $15 Million from the NFL?

Written by:
Kim LaCapria
Apr 20, 2017 Aaron Hernandez's conviction could be vacated under the obscure legal doctrine of abatement ...
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Can Ancestry.com Take Ownership of Your DNA Data?

Written by:
Dan MacGuill
May 22, 2017 An experienced attorney's blog post has caused widespread concern.
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Daughter of Murder Victims Speaks Out

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Dec 31, 2004 Did the daughter of murder victims decry the removal of 'So help me God' from the courtroom oath?
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newspaper headline from 1978 showing dan white charged

The Twinkie Defense: Debunking the Myths and Misinformation

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Oct 30, 1999 Did Dan White, Harvey Milk's killer, successfully argue in court that his judgement had been imp ...
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Is it Illegal to Take Photographs of the Eiffel Tower at Night?

Written by:
Stephanie Larsen
Mar 13, 2017 As is often the case, a little bit of factual information is spun into something much more sensa ...
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Is Oral Sex Still Illegal in 18 States?

Written by:
Arturo Garcia
Dec 28, 2017 Although some states still have anti-sodomy laws on the books, they are unenforceable because of ...
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Did Michael Jordan Sue a Grocery Store for $10 Million?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Dec 24, 2017 The former NBA superstar won a hefty award in 2015 after filing suit against the Dominick's groc ...
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Woman calculating bills

Are You Exempt from Paying Sold-Off Debt?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jun 2, 2017 A popular social media item wrongly claims that consumers are not obligated to pay back debt tha ...
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Is It Illegal to Have More Than Two Dildos in a Home in Arizona?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Feb 6, 2019 Various states still have a lot of odd laws on the books, but are lawmakers really regulating th ...
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oranges

Is It Illegal to Peel an Orange in a California Hotel Room?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jan 26, 2021 Never mind the meth labs. The real menace plaguing hotel operators is in-room citrus peelers.
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Is the Kroll Settlement Administration LLC Text Message a Scam or Legit?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Oct 24, 2022 The genuine text message mentioned a T-Mobile data breach from 2021 and said recipients were "el ...
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The state of New York has repealed an archaic law that banned the act of barbering on Sundays. It is now technically legal to operate barber shops on that day of the week.

Is It No Longer Illegal for Barbershops to Cut Hair on Sundays in New York?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Jul 19, 2021 An archaic law may have been long overdue for a cut.
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Person, Human, Restaurant

Did the Company That Makes McFlurry Machines Get Hit with a Restraining Order?

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
Aug 10, 2021 Gizmodo captured a development in a "right to repair" lawsuit with the McHeadline "McFlurry Mach ...
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Kyle Rittenhouse

No, the Rittenhouses Haven't Sued Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg for Defamation

Written by:
David Emery
Nov 28, 2021 It's always prudent to check the source of a claim before sharing online "news."
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No the Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking trial cannot be listened to by dialing (844) 721-7237 and entering access code 9991787.

Is Audio of the Ghislaine Maxwell Trial Available by Phone?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Nov 29, 2021 A phone number and access code were widely shared in late 2021.
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Poster, Advertisement, Flyer

Yes, IRS Asked Taxpayers To Claim Stolen Items and Illegal Income

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Dec 30, 2021 But there's a loophole to get out of declaring on stolen goods.
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