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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.

Was Harrison Floyd the Only Georgia Election Defendant Still in Custody the Day After Indictment?

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Alex Kasprak
Aug 25, 2023 Floyd was the director of a group called Black Voices for Trump.
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Does Germany Require You To Be Fully Vaccinated Before Receiving Assisted Suicide?

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
Aug 25, 2023 An out-of-date story with a factually deficient headline continues to go viral years after its r ...
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Was Ban on Cell Phones and Cameras During Trump's Arraignment Unusual?

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Alex Kasprak
Jun 13, 2023 "No cellular phones of any kind may be used as a camera or recording device..."
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The White House has two American flags inbetween a rainbow flag with brown, black, light blue, pink and white stripes on it.

Was a Pride Flag Hung Between American Flags at the White House?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Jun 12, 2023 A corner of social media accused the White House of violating federal guidelines governing Ameri ...
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An email message claimed to offer settlement information for a Scripps Health members that resulted from a ransomware attack and data breach.

Is Scripps Health Settlement Email Mentioning EpiqPay a Scam or Legit?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jun 8, 2023 The email message contained this name and number for the case: "In Re: Scripps Health Data Incid ...
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Readers asked if a Zoom Video Communications class action settlement email was a scam or legit.

Is Zoom Settlement Email Mentioning EpiqPay a Scam or Legit?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
May 31, 2023 The email message contained this name and number for the case: "Zoom Video Communications, Inc. ...
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Yes, $725M Facebook Class Action Settlement Is Legitimate

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Apr 19, 2023 About 250 to 280 million Facebook users are eligible to receive funds from the proposed class ac ...
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the view settles with rittenhouse for $22 million and a formal apology

Did 'The View' Settle with Rittenhouse for $22 Million?

Written by:
David Emery
May 26, 2022 Kyle Rittenhouse has threatened lawsuits against the news media, but there was no pending case i ...
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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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aaron hernandez trial

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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Mockup of a "double helix" DNA strand

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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swearing in court on a Bible, so help me God

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

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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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T-Mobile

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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Illinois SAFE-T Act.

Does Illinois' SAFE-T Act Make Some Violent Crimes Non-Detainable Before Trial?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Sep 12, 2022 Offenses allegedly made "non-detainable" by the legislation include second-degree murder and dru ...
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Sea, Ocean, Water

Is 'Chicama' the World's Only Legally Protected Wave?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Jun 14, 2022 A genuine photo? The longest wave series in the world? We had questions.
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Room, Indoors, Person

No, the Fairfax County Court Stenographer Wasn't 'Partying' With Depp During His Trial

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Jun 3, 2022 A privately-employed court stenographer became a target online in the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard de ...
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