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Ahmaud Arbery's father Marcus Arbery, center, sits in the courtroom with other family members during the sentencing of Greg McMichael, his son, Travis McMichael, and a neighbor, William "Roddie" Bryan in the Glynn County Courthouse, Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, in Brunswick, Ga. The three found guilty in the February 2020 slaying of 25-year-old Ahmaud Arbery. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton, Pool)
Arbery Killers Get Life in Prison; No Parole for Father, Son
  • 7 January 2022
Three white men who chased and killed Ahmaud Arbery were sentenced to life in prison.
  • AP News
Arbery Killers Get Life in Prison; No Parole for Father, Son
FILE - Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin addresses the court as Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill presides over Chauvin's sentencing at the Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapolis June 25, 2021. Chauvin has pleaded guilty to federal charges of violating George Floyd’s civil rights. Chauvin’s plea Wednesday, Dec. 15, means he will not face a federal trial in January, though he could end up spending more years behind bars.(Court TV via AP, Pool, File)
Chauvin Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges in Floyd’s Death
  • 15 December 2021
Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin pleaded guilty to federal charges of violating George Floyd’s...
  • AP News
Chauvin Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges in Floyd’s Death
Jack Gary, Colonial Williamsburg's director of archaeology, holds a one-cent coin from 1817 on Wednesday Oct. 6, 2021, in Williamsburg, Va. The coin helped archaeologists confirm that a recently unearthed brick-and-mortar foundation belonged to one of the oldest Black churches in the United States. (AP Photo/Ben Finley)
Remnants of Black Church Uncovered in Colonial Williamsburg
  • 8 October 2021
The First Baptist Church was formed in 1776 by free and enslaved Black people.
  • AP News
Remnants of Black Church Uncovered in Colonial Williamsburg
Flag, Symbol, American Flag
Yes, BLM Utah Chapter Called US Flag ‘A Symbol of Hatred’
  • 12 July 2021
The group's statement sparked a wave of controversy on the Fourth of July.
  • Fact Check
Yes, BLM Utah Chapter Called US Flag ‘A Symbol of Hatred’
We looked into rumors that the International Olympic Committee banned "Black Lives Matter" apparel at the 20 Olympic Games.
Is BLM Apparel Banned at Tokyo Olympics?
  • 24 May 2021
Political expression has been prohibited at the Olympic Games for decades.
  • Fact Check
Is BLM Apparel Banned at Tokyo Olympics?
Person, Human, Astronaut
Are These Rumors About Daunte Wright’s Criminal Record True?
  • 14 April 2021
Some Americans routinely draw attention to the criminal histories of Black men who die in...
  • Fact Check
Are These Rumors About Daunte Wright’s Criminal Record True?
Black Lives Matter sign
Did a Black Lives Matter Leader Get Sued for Embezzling Donations?
  • 9 February 2018
Right-wing web sites republished a fabricated story posted by a notorious purveyor of fake news.
  • Fact Check
Did a Black Lives Matter Leader Get Sued for Embezzling Donations?
‘Black Lives Matter’ Shirts Sold on Walmart.com
  • 16 December 2016
The retail giant is being criticized for offering the shirts, but they are only available...
  • News
‘Black Lives Matter’ Shirts Sold on Walmart.com
BLM ‘Thug’ Shoots Himself Taking Selfie with Gun in Protest of Trump
  • 12 November 2016
The picture of a man holding a gun to his face while taking a selfie...
  • Fact Check
BLM ‘Thug’ Shoots Himself Taking Selfie with Gun in Protest of Trump
Ben and Jerry’s ‘Hate Cops’? An image showing the founders of Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream holding a "We Hate...
  • Fact Check
Ben and Jerry’s ‘Hate Cops’?
Two White Men Doused with Gasoline, Set on Fire by BLM
  • 30 September 2016
A video showing two men on fire was shared with the false claims that it...
  • Fact Check
Two White Men Doused with Gasoline, Set on Fire by BLM
Dallas Shooter Not Identified as Neo-Nazi Jeffrey Harris
  • 8 July 2016
A troll Twitter account started a false rumor that a neo-Nazi named Jeffrey Harris was...
  • Fact Check
Dallas Shooter Not Identified as Neo-Nazi Jeffrey Harris
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The Poptopic blog claimed without evidence that Disney has allegedly offered Johnny Depp a USD $301 million contract deal for him to return as Jack Sparrow in another Pirates of the Caribbean film and a Disney Plus series.
Was Johnny Depp Offered ‘$301M Disney Deal’ for ‘Pirates’ Return?
Was Johnny Depp Offered ‘$301M Disney Deal’ for ‘Pirates’ Return?
this is not lauren boebert with two half-naked men
Is This Lauren Boebert With Two Near-Naked Men?
Is This Lauren Boebert With Two Near-Naked Men?
An ad promised a hotel trick for luggage going in the bath tub ASAP.
Is Putting Hotel Luggage in the Bathtub Upon Arrival a Good Idea?
Is Putting Hotel Luggage in the Bathtub Upon Arrival a Good Idea?
did disney cancel tim allen from light?year
Did Disney Deny Tim Allen ‘Lightyear’ Role Due to His Political Beliefs?
Did Disney Deny Tim Allen ‘Lightyear’ Role Due to His Political Beliefs?
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