George Floyd Protests: Rumor Roundup
Sorting fact from fiction, fast as we can.
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Does This Flyer Accurately Represent Derek Chauvin’s Police Actions?
Here's what we know so far about the now-fired Minneapolis police officer who spurred protests in dozens of U.S. cities over racial disparities in policing in May 2020.
Is This Photo of an Officer Aiming a Rubber Bullet Gun Near a Child Real?
The photographer described the image as "the most impactful picture I have ever taken."
Does This Picture Show Hitler Holding a Bible?
U.S. President Donald Trump's use of force to clear an area in front of a church occupied by protesters drew comparisons to world dictators.
Did ‘The Simpsons’ Predict George Floyd’s Death?
Predictions are typically made prior to the event they are predicting.
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Background Check: Investigating George Floyd’s Criminal Record
The question of past arrests often surfaces among people who want to rationalize police officers' actions when Black men are killed in custody.
Is This Aracely Henriquez, the Woman George Floyd Allegedly Assaulted?
The police encounter that led to Floyd's death in Minneapolis in 2020 was centered around reports about a counterfeit $20 bill, not any of his past actions.
Is This a 1992 Clinton-Gore Confederate Flag Campaign Button?
Campaign buttons for the 1992 Clinton-Gore national ticket bearing a Confederate flag background are of uncertain provenance.
Did COVID-19 Kill Chuck Norris?
Norris, now 80, has been a frequent subject of hoaxes over the years.
Was the Kids’ TV Show ‘Paw Patrol’ Canceled?
Tongue-in-cheek social media posts led to rumors about the popular Nickelodeon show.