Latest Fact-Checks By Samantha Putterman

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stated on January 26, 2020 in a Facebook post:
Says former NBA player Rick Fox was also on board with Kobe Bryant
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By Samantha Putterman • January 27, 2020
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stated on January 16, 2020 in a Facebook post:
Says Aaron Hernandez' daughter is, by Massachusetts law, entitled to the remainder of his $15 million NFL contract because he committed suicide during his appeal, making his conviction "null and void."  
False
By Samantha Putterman • January 23, 2020
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stated on January 18, 2020 in a story:
Says a "fact check" shows that Nancy Pelosi moved "billions of Social Security funds to cover impeachment costs."  
Pants on Fire!
By Samantha Putterman • January 22, 2020
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stated on December 3, 2019 in a story:
Adam Schiff Paid Witnesses Over $40 Million To Testify Against Trump  
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By Samantha Putterman • January 21, 2020
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stated on November 23, 2019 in a Facebook post:
Up until 1913 Americans kept all of their earnings.
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By Samantha Putterman • January 21, 2020
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stated on January 13, 2020 in a Facebook post:
Quotes Trump as saying "would you really want a president who was dumb enough to let himself get drafted?"
Pants on Fire!
By Samantha Putterman • January 21, 2020
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stated on January 12, 2020 in a Facebook post:
Fox News changed its accreditation to "entertainment."  
Pants on Fire!
By Samantha Putterman • January 16, 2020
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stated on January 5, 2020 in a Facebook post:
 Ilhan Omar called for "violence" against President Trump over Middle East dispute.  
Pants on Fire!
By Samantha Putterman • January 15, 2020
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stated on January 9, 2020 in a story:
Says Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said Christianity should be ignored as "superstitious nonsense."
Pants on Fire!
By Samantha Putterman • January 13, 2020
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stated on September 21, 2019 in a Facebook post:
Says after Australia passed a "new law" that forced gun owners to give up over 640,000 firearms, the country saw a dramatic increase in homicides, assaults and robberies.
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By Samantha Putterman • January 13, 2020
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stated on January 6, 2020 in a Facebook post:
Says Joe Biden "murdered U.S. Navy Seals."
False
By Samantha Putterman • January 10, 2020
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stated on January 6, 2020 in a story:
 Nancy Pelosi assured Iran that Trump will "pay for his crimes."  
Pants on Fire!
By Samantha Putterman • January 9, 2020
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stated on January 4, 2020 in a Facebook post:
Says a photo that shows a group of dead, scorched sheep is from Australia wildfires.
Mostly False
By Samantha Putterman • January 7, 2020
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stated on January 4, 2020 in a Facebook post:
A photo of a horse being pulled through a scorched ranch is from the Australia wildfires.
Mostly False
By Samantha Putterman • January 7, 2020
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stated on January 4, 2020 in a Facebook post:
A photo of a deer standing near a burned down residence is from the Australia wildfires.
Mostly False
By Samantha Putterman • January 7, 2020
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stated on January 4, 2020 in a Facebook post:
A photo of a burned cat is from the Australia wildfires.  
Mostly False
By Samantha Putterman • January 7, 2020
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stated on January 4, 2020 in a Facebook post:
A collection of photos shows animals caught in the Australia wildfires.
Mostly False
By Samantha Putterman • January 7, 2020
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stated on March 31, 2019 in a Facebook post:
Says Trump volunteered his airline to bring troops home during Operation Desert Storm.  
False
By Samantha Putterman • January 7, 2020
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stated on January 4, 2020 in a post on Facebook:
An image shows animals burning in the Australia wildfires   
Mostly False
By Samantha Putterman • January 6, 2020
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stated on December 13, 2019 in a Facebook post:
Says the Obamas "surrendered" their law licenses to escape disciplinary action and charges.
Pants on Fire!
By Samantha Putterman • January 6, 2020
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