Investigating the ‘Truth About Breonna Taylor’ Meme
Fabricated criminal activities, distorted employment history, and conflicting reports emerged after the police shooting of a Black woman in Kentucky.
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Plot to Kidnap Michigan’s Governor Grew from the Militia Movement’s Toxic Mix of Constitutional Falsehoods and Half-Truths
The U.S. militia movement has long been steeped in a peculiar – and unquestionably mistaken – interpretation of the Constitution, the Bill of Rights and civil liberties.
What’s True and False About Kyle Rittenhouse’s Alleged Victims
Fans of the 17-year-old, charged in a double killing, launched an online campaign to smear the reputations of his victims.
Prosecutors Arrest ‘We Build the Wall’ Leaders for Convincing Donors They Weren’t Taking Cash
Brian Kolfage, Steve Bannon, and others are accused of scheming to defraud donors and fund their personal expenses and lifestyles.
Police Solve Just 2% of All Major Crimes
In the U.S. it’s rare that a crime report leads to police arresting a suspect who is then convicted of the crime.
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.
Was Pushed Buffalo Protester an ‘Antifa’ Agitator?
To support a claim like this, one wants some evidence other than a slow motion video of a man waving a cell phone.
Were Several Cops Killed at George Floyd Protests?
Misleading memes have misrepresented or mislabeled the circumstances of several officers' deaths.
Killing of Ahmaud Arbery Highlights Danger of Jogging While Black
The killing of Arbery by people with links to law enforcement raises important questions over why it took so long to make arrests in the case.
The Police Beating That Opened America’s Eyes to Jim Crow’s Brutality
An important – and unappreciated – story of the civil rights movement.
Was the ‘Media Silent’ About a ‘Democrat Transgender’ Colorado Shooting Suspect?
It's unknown whether the political leanings or purported gender identity of either suspect is relevant to the crime.
The Case of Tamla Horsford: A Georgia Mother of 5 Dies, Leaving a Trail of Questions, Heartache
Despite overwhelming evidence of a tragic and senseless accident, some family and friends see a murder and cover-up at work in the death of a beloved mother of five children in Cumming, Georgia.
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Has North Dakota Law Made It Harder for Native Americans to Vote?
Critics of a series of voter ID restrictions have provided ample evidence that the laws would disproportionately affect Native Americans.
Is This a Photograph of Mitch McConnell’s Bruised and Discolored Hands?
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell became a topic of speculation after photographs seemingly showed his hands looking bruised and discolored.
How Did Hunter Biden’s Laptop Allegedly Go from a Repair Shop in Delaware to the New York Post?
News reports identified the hard drive's source as a computer repair shop owner in Delaware.
Did the White House Give Lesley Stahl a Blank Book of Trump’s Healthcare Accomplishments?
"A perfect metaphor for the Trump presidency," critics claimed. What really happened?
Is Biden’s Logo a Reference to China’s ‘Three Red Banners’?
Conspiracies are often in the eye of the beholder.