Latest Fact Checks By Joshua Gillin

Fake photo changes social message on LeBron James’ t-shirt

By Joshua Gillin

October 12, 2017

A viral image shows LeBron James wearing a T-shirt that reads, "We march, y’all mad. We sit down, y’all mad. We speak up, y’all mad.…

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Donald Trump did not kill NFL’s tax-exempt status by executive action

By Joshua Gillin

October 10, 2017

"President Trump signs executive order stripping NFL of ‘non-profit’ status."

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Fake news site says Jason Aldean gave anti-gun rant on ‘Saturday Night Live’

By Joshua Gillin

October 10, 2017

"Jason Aldean gig canceled after he sells out to liberals on ‘SNL’."

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NFL’s Colin Kaepernick incorrectly credits Winston Churchill for quote about lies

By Joshua Gillin

October 9, 2017

Says Winston Churchill said, "A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on."

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Fake news posts blame Puerto Rico’s truck drivers for refusing to ship relief supplies

By Joshua Gillin

October 3, 2017

"San Juan Teamsters didn't show up for work to distribute relief supplies" because they went on strike.

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Fake photo shows Seattle Seahawks player Michael Bennett burning American flag

By Joshua Gillin

September 29, 2017

Says a photograph shows Seattle Seahawks player Michael Bennett burning the United States flag.

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NFL’s Goodell didn’t say he would fine Steelers players $1 million each for skipping national anthem

By Joshua Gillin

September 25, 2017

"NFL fines Pittsburgh Steelers $1 million each for skipping national anthem."

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Fox still broadcast NFL games after protests, despite fake news claims

By Joshua Gillin

September 25, 2017

"Fox Sports cancels all NFL broadcasts ‘until players respect the flag.’ "

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In debate, Roy Moore claims DACA was a ‘mere memo,’ violated laws

By Joshua Gillin , Miriam Valverde

September 22, 2017

DACA was "a mere memo from the Department of Homeland security under Barack Obama, which violated the laws."

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Mike Pence erroneously credits Thomas Jefferson with small government quote

By Joshua Gillin

September 21, 2017

"Thomas Jefferson said, ‘Government that governs least governs best.’ "

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Carnival isn’t giving hurricane victims a free cruise, despite fake news post

By Joshua Gillin

September 21, 2017

Says "Carnival Cruise Lines will now offer free cruises" to hurricane victims.

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Troll site makes up story that Susan Rice arrested for unmasking Trump officials

By Joshua Gillin

September 19, 2017

"Susan Rice arrested for criminal ‘unmasking’ of Trump officials."

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