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Donald Trump
stated on May 4, 2016 an interview with NBC News:

Germany "is crime-riddled right now" because of migration to Europe.

Mostly False

By C. Eugene Emery Jr. • May 11, 2016

John Pagliarini
stated on April 11, 2016 a speech:

"You’re in more trouble if you leave your pet in the car than if you leave your child in the car."

Half-True

By Jacqueline Tempera • April 17, 2016

Dan Forest
stated on April 6, 2016 a tweet:

Charlotte’s anti-discrimination ordinance would have "opened all bathrooms to all sexes at all times" if it hadn’t been overturned.

False

By Will Doran • April 8, 2016

Jorge Ramos
stated on March 9, 2016 an interview on NPR:

Says 80 journalists have been killed in Mexico in the last decade.

Half-True

By Eleanor Dearman • April 8, 2016

Hillary Clinton
stated on March 22, 2016 a speech at Stanford University.:

When it comes to fighting terrorism, "Another thing we know that does not work, based on lots of empirical evidence, is torture."

True

By C. Eugene Emery Jr. • March 30, 2016

Stephen Zappala
stated on March 22, 2016 in a new ad.:

Stephen Zappala is "the only DA in our state to convict an on-duty police officer of criminal homicide."

Half-True

By Anna Orso • March 28, 2016

Everytown for Gun Safety
stated on March 8, 2016 a Facebook meme:

The rate of U.S. female homicide victims outnumbers 24 other developed countries by more than 2½ to 1.

Half-True

By C. Eugene Emery Jr. • March 14, 2016

Jim Kenney
stated on March 10, 2016 a budget address to City Council:

"When the City and the Fairmount Park Conservancy invested $5 million in Hunting Park, crime went down 89 percent within a half mile radius of the park over the next three years."

True

By Anna Orso • March 10, 2016

Jim Kenney
stated on March 3, 2016 Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney clarified his stance on stop and frisk to the Al Día editorial board.:

On ending stop and frisk

Half Flip

By Cassie Owens • March 8, 2016

Hillary Clinton
stated on February 11, 2016 a debate:

Says Dontre Hamilton, who was killed during a confrontation with a Milwaukee police officer, was "unarmed."

Mostly True

By Tom Kertscher • February 18, 2016

Tony Capezza
stated on January 26, 2016 testimony at General Assembly :

"In New England, Rhode Island has the second highest number of police officers being assaulted."

Mostly False

By Mark Reynolds • February 14, 2016

Bernie Sanders
stated on February 4, 2016 a Democratic debate in New Hampshire:

"Not one Republican has the guts to recognize that climate change is real."

False

By C. Eugene Emery Jr. • February 10, 2016

Bob Donovan
stated on January 29, 2016 a Facebook post:

"This is the true picture of ‘Milwaukee's Renaissance’ after 12 years of Mayor Tom Barrett's leadership."

Pants on Fire!

By Tom Kertscher • February 2, 2016

Thomas Garrett Jr.
stated on January 11, 2016 a radio interview.:

"A (state) trooper with 10 years on the force is getting $500 a year more than a trooper with 10 minutes on the force."

False

By Sean Gorman • February 1, 2016

Rand Paul
stated on January 28, 2016 a Republican debate:

"A third of the budget for the city of Ferguson (Missouri) was being reaped by civil fines."

Mostly False

By C. Eugene Emery Jr. • January 29, 2016

State Public Service Announcement
stated on December 28, 2015:

By the end of 2015, more than 1,300 people will have died on Georgia roads. One of out evey four fatalities resulted from drunken driving.

Mostly True

By Nancy Badertscher • December 30, 2015

Charlotte Nash
stated on November 17, 2015 a statement:

Since 2008, Gwinnett County’s population has grown 15 percent, while the county government staff has increased only 1 percent.

True

By Nancy Badertscher • December 11, 2015

Paul Doughty
stated on November 10, 2015 a tweet:

"@Jorge_Elorza still think your plan is safe? Rescue Captain Kenyon just worked 96 hours straight. 96 hours."

Mostly True

By Mark Reynolds • November 22, 2015

Luis Alejo
stated on September 25, 2015 a press release:

"Everyone on California’s roads is properly licensed, tested and insured."

Pants on Fire!

By Chris Nichols • November 9, 2015

David Cicilline
stated on October 23, 2015 a speech:

"There have been more than 300 mass shootings in the United States this year – more than any other country in the world."

Half-True

By Mark Reynolds • November 1, 2015

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