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Feds Dispute Story Behind Viral Photos Allegedly Depicting Jan. 6 Prisoner Abuse

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Alex Kasprak
Aug 18, 2023 The Federal Bureau of Prisons told Snopes that the pics "do not," contrary to allegations by The ...
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Did Bill Gates Tweet About Putting 'Tracking Chips' in MAGA Flags To Find Jan. 6 Rioters?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Aug 11, 2023 The chips allegedly helped federal authorities round up and arrest all the rioters.
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Did Judge in Trump Jan. 6 Case Work at Same Burisma-Linked Law Firm as Hunter Biden?

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Alex Kasprak
Aug 3, 2023 U.S. District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan worked for 12 years at Boies Schiller Flexner LLP, leavi ...
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Did Actor Jay Johnston Participate in US Capitol Riot?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Mar 5, 2021 One of his best known roles was as the voice of Jimmy Pesto on the animated show "Bob's Burgers."
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Did Lindsey Graham Meet a Proud Boys Organizer Before Capitol Attack?

Written by:
Dan MacGuill
Jan 14, 2021 After the Jan. 6 assault on the Capitol, social media users highlighted a photograph of Graham w ...
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A white man wearing a blue suit with an American flag pinned on it stands with his hand on his hear. Many people are photographed behind him.

Yes, Trump's Waco Rally Featured a Song from the 'J6 Prison Choir'

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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Mar 27, 2023 The "J6 Prison Choir" comprised a group of about 20 men serving prison sentences for participati ...
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Several people in camouflage holding guns stand near an ocean.

No, Marines Who Participated in Jan. 6 Attack Weren't Freed by Special Forces

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Mar 14, 2023 The claims were made by a satire website that we've checked before.
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Did Pelosi Speak to Trump Supporter Ray Epps by Phone Before Jan. 6 Capitol Riot?

Written by:
David Emery
Mar 10, 2023 Epps was captured on video urging attendees of Trump's "Stop the Steal" rally to march on the Ca ...
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Were Pro-Trump Mobs Storming the Capitol on Jan. 6 Actually Antifa?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Jan 6, 2021 There was no evidence anyone but a mob of Trump supporters stormed Capitol grounds.
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In early June 2022, we received reader mail that asked us to look into whether former US President Donald Trump tweeted to his supporters on January 6, 2021, the day of the US Capitol riot, to remain peaceful with no violence and to support our Capitol Police and law enforcement.

Did Trump Tweet ‘Stay Peaceful’ on Day of Capitol Riot?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jun 14, 2022 We looked at the context behind a meme that showed two messages purportedly tweeted by Trump on ...
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Did US Rep. Kevin McCarthy Blame Trump for Capitol Riot?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Jan 5, 2023 A statement McCarthy made in 2021 came up amid a Republican stalemate to elect a new House Speak ...
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A video recorded in January 2021 has been miscaptioned ahead of the 2022 midterm elections with the words MORE THAN 7,000 soldiers are now in DC.

Video Does Not Show 7K Soldiers in DC Days Before 2022 Midterm Elections

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Nov 1, 2022 The miscaptioned video actually dates back to January 2021, just after the deadly protest at the ...
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Does Video Show Capitol Police Opening Gates for Rioters?

Written by:
Jessica Lee
Jan 6, 2021 Footage of law enforcement officers supposedly condoning trespassing garnered millions of views.
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Did the Secret Service 'Officially Debunk' Hutchinson's Testimony?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jun 29, 2022 This rumor surfaced in a tweet after Cassidy Hutchinson testified in front of the U.S. House Jan ...
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Messages on Telegram and Truth Social appeared to hint at a rumor that Stop the Steal founder Ali Alexander might be testifying as a witness before the House Jan. 6 panel aka the select committee.

Is 'Stop the Steal' Founder Ali Alexander Testifying at House Jan. 6 Panel Hearing?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jun 27, 2022 Hours after the U.S. House Jan. 6 panel announced a surprise hearing, we looked into a message o ...
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Did Members of Congress Provide 'Reconnaissance Tours' Before Capitol Riots?

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
Jan 13, 2021 New Jersey Representative Mikie Sherrill made the assertion on a Facebook Live broadcast and has ...
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Did Members of Congress Provide 'Reconnaissance Tours' Before Capitol Riots?

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
Jun 21, 2022 New Jersey Rep. Mikie Sherrill made the assertion on a Facebook Live broadcast and has asked "ce ...
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Tina Forte was at the Capitol riot on January 6 and also has posted QAnon content and debunked election conspiracy theories.

AOC Challenger Tina Forte Promoted and Attended Jan. 6 Capitol Riot

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Aug 25, 2021 In this special investigation, Snopes found that the apparent QAnon believer livestreamed to Fac ...
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Has Rudy Giuliani Been Disbarred?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Jan 12, 2021 As public anger grew over the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol by Trump supporters, some point ...
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Rep. Clyde, Officer Fanone, and the Handshake That Wasn't

Written by:
Jessica Lee
Jun 18, 2021 D.C. Police Officer Michael Fanone was beaten and tased by Jan. 6 rioters, suffering a traumatic ...
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