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A labeled satire article about Donald Trump paying for Derek Chauvin's legal fees and lawyers.

Did Trump Pay for Derek Chauvin's Legal Fees?

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Snopes Staff
Apr 23, 2021 A routine review of content labeled satire.
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Derek Chauvin, convicted of the murder of George Floyd, was a police training officer. Kim Potter, charged with second-degree manslaughter of Daunte Wright, was also a police training officer and president of her police union.

Were Both Derek Chauvin and Kim Potter Police Training Officers?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Apr 21, 2021 Chauvin was convicted of murdering George Floyd, while Potter was charged with second-degree man ...
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How Many People Were Killed By Police In the Past Year?

How Many People Were Fatally Shot by US Cops the Past Year?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Apr 21, 2021 Former U.S. Secretary of Labor Robert Reich drew attention after tweeting out the number.
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In April 2021, the Las Vegas Raiders tweeted out the words "I can breathe," after Derek Chauvin's conviction for killing George Floyd.

Yes, the Las Vegas Raiders Tweeted 'I Can Breathe' After Chauvin Conviction

Written by:
Dan MacGuill
Apr 21, 2021 Many online observers criticized what they presented as a crass play on words by the NFL franchi ...
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Person, Human, Clothing

Did the Families of Emmett Till and George Floyd Watch Chauvin Verdict Together?

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
Apr 20, 2021 A cousin of Emmett Till and a brother of George Floyd appeared together in an interview with CNN ...
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Nancy Pelosi thanked George Floyd for sacrificing your life.

Did Nancy Pelosi Thank George Floyd for 'Sacrificing' His Life?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Apr 20, 2021 The remarks in question followed the reading of the verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin.
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Ex-Minneapolis Cop Derek Chauvin Found Guilty In George Floyd's Killing

Written by:
Jessica Lee
Apr 20, 2021 The 12-person jury reached the verdict after about 10 hours of deliberations over two days.
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Maxine Waters told cameras that racial justice protesters should stay in the streets, fight for justice, and get more confrontational.

Did Maxine Waters Urge Protesters To 'Get More Confrontational'?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Apr 19, 2021 Rep. Waters answered questions from reporters while marching with protesters ahead of a verdict ...
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Person, Human, Face

Did Pat Robertson Sharply Criticize Police Use of Force?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Apr 16, 2021 The 91-year-old evangelist surprised some with his scathing criticism of police in recent, high- ...
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Person, Human, Pedestrian

Was George Floyd's Girlfriend Daunte Wright's Teacher?

Written by:
Jessica Lee
Apr 15, 2021 "(I'm) crushed," said Courteney Ross, the former partner of Floyd, after a suburban Minneapolis ...
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Did Biden Kneel Before George Floyd’s Son To Apologize?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Apr 15, 2021 Even as the Derek Chauvin trial was winding to a close, rumors about George Floyd were still swi ...
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Person, Human, Astronaut

Are These Rumors About Daunte Wright's Criminal Record True?

Written by:
Jessica Lee
Apr 14, 2021 Some Americans routinely draw attention to the criminal histories of Black men who die in police ...
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Person, Human, Crowd

Did Fred Hampton's Mother Babysit Emmett Till?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Apr 14, 2021 This isn't the only tragic connection between the two civil rights figures.
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Dejywan Floyd is Not George Floyd’s Brother

Dejywan Floyd Is Not George Floyd's Brother

Written by:
Dan Evon
Apr 13, 2021 More than 66,000 people reported having the surname "Floyd" in 2010 U.S. Census. 
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Rumors circulated in April 2021 that U.S. President Joe Biden once said "Dr. King's assassination did not have the worldwide impact that George Floyd's death did."

Did Biden Say George Floyd's Death Had Greater 'Worldwide Impact' Than MLK's?

Written by:
Dan MacGuill
Apr 7, 2021 Remarks attributed to U.S. President Joe Biden saw a resurgence in social media sharing in April ...
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Face, Person, Human

What Is 'Excited Delirium' and Why Is It Controversial?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Mar 26, 2021 The public most often sees the term invoked in news stories about cases involving deaths in poli ...
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Person, Human, Face

Did Kamala Harris Bail Out 'Violent Rioters' During George Floyd Protests?

Written by:
Jessica Lee
Feb 16, 2021 The claim appeared to stem from a June 2020 tweet from Harris.
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Person, Human, Tie

Are LAPD Officers Under Investigation for Sharing Racist George Floyd 'Valentine'?

Written by:
Jessica Lee
Feb 15, 2021 The alleged post included a photo of Floyd with the caption, "You take my breath away."
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black lives matter nobel prize nominee

Was the Black Lives Matter Movement Nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize?

Written by:
Jessica Lee
Jan 30, 2021 Any member of a national assembly or a head of state can submit nominations before February 1.
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Was a Black Man Charged in the Killing of a White 5-Year-Old in North Carolina?

Written by:
Jessica Lee
Aug 14, 2020 Conservative Americans claimed the mainstream news media (apart from Fox News) schemed to keep t ...
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Texas Woman Claims She Was Drugged By Napkin Stuffed in Car Door Handle

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