Judge Rules Black Lives Matter, Hashtag Cannot be Sued
An anonymous Baton Rouge officer's attempt to sue DeRay Mckesson, Black Lives Matter, and the #BlackLivesMatter hashtag proved unsuccessful.
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Officer Who Shot Alton Sterling Pictured at KKK Rally
A photograph showing a police officer at a KKK rally is frequently shared with misinformation identifying him as the officer who shot and killed Alton Sterling.
Was Officer Nakia Jones Fired After Posting a Viral Police Brutality Video?
Nakia Jones said the Warrensville Heights Police Department fired her after she made a video in July 2016 following the shooting death of Alton Sterling in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Alton Sterling: Longtime Criminal and Gang Member?
Articles published in the aftermath of Alton Sterling's shooting death reported that he was a gang member and had a lengthy arrest record.
Photograph Shows Alton Sterling with Children, Guns
A years-old image purports to show a man who was fatally shot by police in July 2016.
‘Purge’ Planned in Baton Rouge
A message posted on Facebook claims that a "purge" is being planned in Baton Rouge on 9 July 2016, but police have not issued any warnings concerning such an event.
Feds to Investigate Shooting of Baton Rouge Man
The FBI and the Justice Department are treating Alton Sterling's death as a civil rights investigation.
Alton Sterling Killed by Trump Supporter Robert Kinnison
Shortly after Alton Sterling was killed by Baton Rouge police, a rumor appeared on social media that the officer responsible was a Donald Trump supporter whose name is circulated after every high-profile shooting.
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Is the EPA Allowing for the Approval of New Asbestos-Containing Products?
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Was Rapper YNW Melly Stabbed to Death in Prison?
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