Are 20 Percent of Homicide Victims with Restraining Orders Killed Soon After Obtaining Them?
16 October 2018 An image disseminated online cites part of a 2008 study on domestic violence but omits one key piece of information.
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Attorney General Sessions Reverses Protections for Asylum Seekers Fleeing Domestic Violence, Gangs
11 June 2018 Immigration lawyers have already vowed to take legal action against Sessions's ruling, which would deny asylum to almost all victims of gang violence and domestic abuse.
Did an Instagram Post by Rihanna Cause Snapchat’s Stock Market Value to Fall?
20 March 2018 The megastar's exhortation to her 61 million followers to "throw away" the app likely did make a significant contribution to a $750 million one-day loss.
Did President Donald Trump Block Jennie Willoughby on Twitter?
13 February 2018 An account posing as an ex-wife of former White House staff secretary Rob Porter, who resigned amid a domestic violence scandal, made the claim.
Was a Pregnant Woman Raped by a Muslim Refugee in Michigan?
16 May 2017 A false story used photographs of an Argentinian domestic abuse survivor to advance a claim with no basis in fact.
In Case of Intruder, Should You Ask 911 for a Pizza?
3 February 2015 What began as a story about a domestic violence victim's purported call to 911 "for a pizza" evolved into unsubstantiated advice about calling emergency services.
Wrigley Field DJ Fired After Playing Controversial Song
15 August 2016 The song "Smack My Bitch Up" came on as pitcher Aroldis Chapman was leaving the field.
U.S. Supreme Court: Domestic Abusers Can Lose Gun Rights
27 June 2016 The high court upheld an existing ban on firearms for people convicted of domestic violence.
The Black Dot Campaign
14 September 2015 Can victims of domestic violence secretly signal for help by drawing black dots on their palms?
Does Most Domestic Violence Occur on Super Bowl Sunday?
7 September 2001 "Women's shelters and hotlines are flooded with more calls from victims on Super Bowl Sunday than on any other day of the year."
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Was Rapper XXXTentacion Found Alive?
15 April 2019 Is a reverse death hoax even more callous than a death hoax?
Did Reality TV Star Beth Chapman from ‘Dog the Bounty Hunter’ Pass Away?
22 April 2019 The star, who has been battling cancer since 2017, was hospitalized in early April 2019.
Did Washington State Sen. Maureen Walsh Say Nurses ‘Play Cards’ for a Large Part of Their Working Day?
23 April 2019 The Republican state senator attracted nationwide coverage and widespread criticism in April 2019, but what did she actually say?
Did President Trump Say ‘This is the End of My Presidency. I’m F*cked’ After Mueller’s Appointment?
19 April 2019 According to the Mueller Report, U.S. President Donald Trump was less than enthused about the appointment of the special counsel.
Did an Ohio State Rep. Propose Exempting African-American Women From Abortion Restrictions?
19 April 2019 State Rep. Janine Boyd garnered national attention for an amendment she proposed to the state's controversial "fetal heartbeat" law.