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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
June 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
June 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
June 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
June 18, 2021 D.C. Police Officer Michael Fanone was beaten and tased by Jan. 6 rioters, suffering a traumatic ...
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A QAnon Facebook Group that was linked to the Capitol riot is still active, despite violent content.

QAnon Facebook Group Linked to Capitol Riot Removed

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Snopes Staff
March 30, 2021 The group also hosted violent rhetoric, QAnon recruitment, and was used to coordinate real-time ...
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Trump Supporters Hold "Stop The Steal" Rally In DC Amid Ratification Of Presidential Election

Did Trump Defense Secretary 'Disarm' DC National Guard Before Insurrection?

Written by:
Jessica Lee
Feb. 4, 2021 The claim stemmed from a Jan. 4 memo authored by former acting Defense Security Christopher Miller.
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Is Parler Being Supported by a Russian Company?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Jan. 20, 2021 After Parler went offline following a deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol, rumors surfaced that th ...
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Was Raphael Warnock Arrested at the Capitol in 2017?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Jan. 8, 2021 A photo of police surrounding Warnock at the U.S. Capitol drew comparisons to violent pro-Trump ...
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Were Panic Buttons Removed From Democratic Lawmaker's Office Prior to Insurrection?

Written by:
Jessica Lee
Jan. 14, 2021 The circumstances under which the buttons were allegedly "torn out" of U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley ...
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Did Capitol Rioter Jenny Cudd Ask Judge for Permission To Vacation in Mexico?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Feb. 3, 2021 Accused rioters need vacation time too, apparently.
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Did AOC Exaggerate the Danger She Was in During Capitol Riot?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Feb. 3, 2021 AOC was targeted with another round of bad-faith smears after giving an emotional, firsthand acc ...
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President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a rally Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Did Trump Tell Supporters To Storm US Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021?

Written by:
Jessica Lee
Jan. 6, 2021 Here's what the president said before right-wing extremists breached the Capitol.
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Did NPR Publish Article Describing Capitol Riot Before It Happened?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Jan. 11, 2021 The original headline went through at least two updates as the story developed.
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Did Woman Who Died at Capitol Riot Carry a 'Don't Tread on Me' Flag?

Written by:
Dan MacGuill
Jan. 12, 2021 Macabre online speculation surrounded the death of Georgia resident Rosanne Boyland during the J ...
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Did Rep. Boebert Tweet About Speaker Pelosi's Location During Capitol Riot?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Jan. 11, 2021 As rioters broke into the U.S. Capitol. Boebert tweeted: "The Speaker has been removed from the ...
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Did Pro-Trump Rioter Wear 'Camp Auschwitz' Shirt While Breaking Into the Capitol?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Jan. 7, 2021 The anti-Semitic message included Nazi imagery.
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