Sandy Hook Parents Sue Conspiracy Troll Alex Jones for Defamation
17 April 2018 For years, Jones and his conspiracy-mongering network InfoWars have trolled grieving parents, accusing them of faking the deaths of their own children.
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Disinformation and Conspiracy Trolling in the Wake of the Syrian Chemical Attack
12 April 2018 Kremlin propaganda led to questions and charges that an attack in the city of Douma that killed scores of civilians was a hoax.
‘Punish a Muslim Day’ Fliers Spur Warnings, Police Investigations
3 April 2018 Authorities in the UK say that anonymous mailings of fliers advocating violence against Muslims on 3 April 2018 have triggered a counter-terrorism investigation.
Conspiracy Theorists Arrested for Harassing Sutherland Springs Church Have Been Released
7 March 2018 Robert Ussery and Jodi Mann have been stalking mass shooting victims and survivors for months.
Conspiracy Theories About Mass and School Shootings, Explained
21 February 2018 Why do the same sets of shooting conspiracy theories and tropes appear every time there is a horrific mass shooting — and where do they come from?
Parkland High School Shooting Rumors, Hoaxes, and Conspiracy Theories
15 February 2018 A number of unverified claims about the Parkland school shooting spread on social media in its immediate wake.
Did Politicians Tweeting ‘Thoughts and Prayers’ Receive Millions of Dollars from the NRA?
15 February 2018 After a mass shooting at a Florida school, comedy writer Bess Kalb made a powerful point about campaign donations with a series of tweets.
Bomber in Ambulance Detonates at Afghan Checkpoint; 95 Dead
27 January 2018 A suicide bomber driving an ambulance coasted through a security checkpoint in Afghanistan's capital by telling police he was taking a patient to a nearby hospital.
Driver in Charlottesville Car Attack Identified as James Alex Fields, Jr.
12 August 2017 The 20-year-old is accused of killing one person and injuring several others when he reportedly drove a car into a crowd of peaceful protesters.
Who is More of a Threat: Far-Right or Muslim Extremists?
7 June 2017 A pattern of white supremacist-related killings has provoked discussion about the definition of terrorism, and dangers to the public.
Prominent Mexican Journalist Shot and Killed in Daylight Attack
15 May 2017 Javier Valdez Cárdenas won international honors and accolades for his extensive coverage of Mexico's drug trade.
Dylann Roof Pleads Guilty to Murdering Nine People in Church Shooting
10 April 2017 A South Carolina judge levied nine life sentences against Roof, who was also sentenced to death by a federal judge.
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Celebrity College-Admissions Scam Draws Comparisons to Cases of African-American Moms Sent to Prison
23 April 2019 "I was a first-time offender, too. A lie is a lie."
Different Disaster, Same Theme: Hoaxes and Misinformation Spread Online after Notre Dame Fire
16 April 2019 Time after time, a major news event produces a big mess to mop up on social media.
President Trump Tweets Misrepresented Approval Numbers from Fox
11 April 2019 President Trump’s overall unfavorable rating has remained steady at 55 percent since he announced his candidacy in 2015.
Was Mr. Rogers Bisexual?
10 April 2019 Remarks the late children's television show host reportedly made in casual conversation with a friend prompted the posthumous celebration of Mr. Rogers as a 'bisexual icon.'
Conspiracy Theory About Holistic Doctor Deaths Resurfaces After Nipsey Hussle Murder
4 April 2019 The late hip-hop musician and community activist was making a documentary about holistic healer Dr. Sebi.