Did Amish People Protest the Death of George Floyd in Minneapolis?
“Amish” trended on Twitter alongside a purported photograph of Amish people protesting the death of George Floyd and police brutality in Minneapolis.
Fact Checks
Did George Floyd’s Autopsy Reveal ‘Potential Intoxicants’?
Local medical examiners said there were no findings supporting “a diagnosis of traumatic asphyxia or strangulation.”
‘If You as a White Person Would Be Happy to Receive the Same Treatment That Our Black Citizens Do in This Society, Please Stand!’
A “repost” on Facebook purportedly quotes a woman named Jane Elliott on white Americans’ indifference toward racism.
Was a Saint Paul Police Officer Caught Vandalizing Property at a George Floyd Protest?
Authorities have denied that the masked man is responsible for breaking windows at an AutoZone store.
‘Who is Derek M. Chauvin?’
A graphic spreading on social media recounted several incidents involving the former Minneapolis police officer.
‘Justice Will Not Be Served’ Ben Franklin Quote
After the officer-involved killing of George Floyd, a quote attributed to Ben Franklin about justice and the unaffected circulated.
Did Colorado Revise its COVID-19 Death Count from 1150 to 878 — and ‘Admit’ They Were Counting Deaths from Other Causes?
Ongoing rumors that death rates were being inflated during a pandemic crested when Colorado revised state data, but it’s not as sinister as circulating claims suggest.
Was Derek Chauvin Photographed Alongside Donald Trump at a Campaign Rally?
Social media users thought the police officer who was videoed kneeling on George Floyd’s neck fit the description of the man in the photo.
Did Joe Biden’s Website Mention ‘Letting Palestinians Off the Hook for Their Choices’?
If you visited Biden’s site on May 27 2020, you might not find a widely circulated quote about Israel and “letting Palestinians off the hook for their choices.”
Did Amy Cooper Make Campaign Donations to Obama, Buttigieg, and John Kerry?
A British op-ed relied on “leaked records” but lacked any sort of evidence to prove its argument.
