Trump Pardons Former US Soldier Who Killed Iraqi Prisoner
Michael Behenna was convicted of unpremeditated murder in a combat zone.
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Does Muhammad Ali Need a Pardon?
President Donald Trump said that he was thinking about pardoning the boxing legend, but his conviction was already overturned.
Did Barack Obama Pardon More Than 330 Criminals During His Final Week in Office?
A popular meme confused pardons with commutations and spread an erroneous rumor about the former president.
Does the President Have an ‘Absolute Right’ to Self-Pardon?
Neither the Constitution nor hundreds of years of Supreme Court rulings have directly answered the legality of this question.
Did President Trump Reverse President Obama’s Turkey Pardons?
Reports that President Trump "revoke[d] all sixteen Thanksgiving Day turkey pardons," ordering the birds executed by firing squad, were satirical.
Did John McCain Admit He Was a ‘War Criminal’?
Rumors that the Arizona senator admitted that he was a 'war criminal' and that was he pardoned by President Nixon for his crimes are not true.
Was Bowe Bergdahl Promoted by President Obama?
A report that President Obama had promoted former Taliban captive Bowe Bergdahl to staff sergeant was fake news.
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Were Will and Jaden Smith Killed in a Car Crash?
Fake death notices are often spread for malicious purposes.
Did Michael Vick Say ‘I Killed All Of Them’ Dogs?
The former NFL star was convicted of running a dog fighting ring in 2007.
No, ‘Dog the Bounty Hunter’ Is Not Dead
Highly dubious websites posted false and distasteful articles that prompted unwarranted concern among the reality TV star's many fans.
Did President Trump Decry Babies Being ‘Born in the Ninth Month’?
The president apparently misspoke while delivering remarks to the 45th March for Life in Washington.
Did Jimmy Stewart Suffer PTSD from World War II Bombing Missions?
A viral Facebook post appears to have been inspired by a 2016 book about the Hollywood icon's wartime military service.