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stated on May 31, 2020 a Facebook post
Says Donald Trump got “exposed for raping a 13-year-old" in retaliation for law enforcement officers “killing black people.”
False
June 3, 2020
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stated on May 31, 2020 a Facebook post
If protesters blocking the road “start banging on your windows, threatening you and trying to get in your vehicle,” it is legal to “hit the gas and plow through them.”
False
June 3, 2020
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stated on May 31, 2020 a Facebook post
Says “a rioter accidentally dropped” a riot manual with detailed instructions.
Pants on Fire!
By Emily Venezky • June 2, 2020
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stated on June 2, 2020 a Facebook post
A photo shows Adolf Hitler holding a Bible like Donald Trump.
False
June 2, 2020
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stated on June 1, 2020 a Facebook post
Zoo animals were released during protests in Chicago.
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June 2, 2020
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stated on May 31, 2020 a Facebook post
Video shows Seattle police in uniform “vandalizing” a building “to frame protesters.”
False
June 2, 2020
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stated on May 31, 2020 a Facebook post
Says President Trump tweeted that he spoke with George Floyd’s family and said they were “honored” to hear from him.
Pants on Fire!
By Samantha Putterman • June 2, 2020
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stated on June 1, 2020 a Facebook post
“Rocks being dropped off in cages in LA for rioters. Compliments of George Soros.”
False
June 2, 2020
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stated on June 1, 2020 a hashtag
Says officials in Washington, D.C., are “jamming all communications.”
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By Daniel Funke • June 2, 2020
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stated on June 1, 2020 a Facebook post
BLM Fresno riots will begin at 4 p.m. in River Park on 06/02/20
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By Madison Czopek • June 2, 2020
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“Antifa is warning that tonight they're moving out of the cities - and into residential areas to 'take what's ours.'”
False
By Daniel Funke • June 1, 2020
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stated on June 1, 2020 a Facebook post
George Floyd’s death and the ensuing protests were planned to introduce martial law and “purge” the United States.
False
June 1, 2020
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stated on May 30, 2020 a Facebook post
Protesters “broke into the White House.”
False
May 30, 2020
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stated on May 21, 2020 a Facebook post
Says researchers found a “fabric that kills coronaviruses”
Mostly True
By Eric Litke • May 30, 2020
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stated on May 20, 2020 a Facebook post
Michigan governor reopened Traverse City “so she could have her daughter's open house.”
False
May 29, 2020
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stated on May 27, 2020 a Facebook post
Says an image of armed anti-lockdown protesters and an image of unarmed Minneapolis protesters being tear gassed were taken in the “same state, same month.”
Mostly False
By Samantha Putterman • May 29, 2020
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stated on May 28, 2020 a post
The death of George Floyd was a "staged event."
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By Daniel Funke • May 29, 2020
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stated on May 16, 2020 a Facebook post
Says Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine released 4,300 prisoners and is now warning residents of a possible crime wave.
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By Samantha Putterman • May 29, 2020
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stated on April 6, 2020 a Facebook post
Says the Republican Party started in Ripon, Wis., “to counter the Democrats’ plans to expand slavery.”
Half-True
By Eric Litke • May 29, 2020
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stated on May 26, 2020 Tweet
Video shows Joe Biden stuttering after being asked about touching women “without their permission” on The View.
False
By Emily Venezky • May 28, 2020
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