Are 20 Percent of Homicide Victims with Restraining Orders Killed Soon After Obtaining Them?
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
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?
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?
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?
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?
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
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
The high court upheld an existing ban on firearms for people convicted of domestic violence.
The Black Dot Campaign
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?
"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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Is Dr. Fauci Married to Ghislaine Maxwell’s Sister?
Sharing a first name is not the same as sharing an identity.
Does a New Facebook Algorithm Only Show You 26 Friends?
Facebook hasn't limited your feed to only a certain number of people, and sharing a post saying otherwise won't make any difference.
Did Adolf Hitler Say He Would Start World War III After His Death?
A quote attributed to the Nazi dictator about the start of World War III is a hoax perpetuated by people not inclined to check for themselves.
Did a Nationwide US Coin Shortage Occur in Summer 2020?
The COVID-19 pandemic was blamed for removing coins from circulation, as well as slowing production by the U.S. Mint.
Was Ghislaine Maxwell Photographed with JonBenét Ramsey?
Not all women with short, dark hair are Ghislaine Maxwell.