Death of ‘Men’s Rights’ Attorney Stokes New Conspiracy Theories
Roy Den Hollander called Judge Esther Salas an “Obama appointed bigot.”
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Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Guards Can’t Drink for Life, Must Live in Underground Barracks?
A lengthy social media post about purported requirements for Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Sentinels included claims about lifetime bans on drinking and swearing.
‘Peaceful Flag Burning to Resist Police Sponsored by Antifa’
A Facebook “event” promoting the burning of the American flag disappeared after drawing media attention.
‘Fireworks Every Night’ in June 2020
Before posts about “fireworks every night” went viral, people around the country in myriad cities were complaining of relentless, abnormally loud fireworks through early morning hours.
The Wilmington Massacre
A tweet shared to Facebook drove interest in the “Wilmington Massacre,” during which black journalists were murdered in North Carolina.
Was an Oregon Police Officer Caught Telling an Armed Man How to Avoid Curfew?
Footage of the encounter in Salem spread from a live broadcast across virtually all social media.
‘Whoever Bought the Domain LouisvilleMetroPolice.com is a Hero’
A viral Facebook post lauded the person who purchased the domain LouisvilleMetroPolice.com, which redirects somewhere else.
Did Someone Throw a ‘Gas Bomb’ Into a Horse Trailer During a Black Lives Matter Protest?
A viral Facebook post and online petition both hinge on bogus smears of cruelty to animals.
Are New York City Police Officers Covering Badge Numbers with Black Bands During George Floyd Protests?
A COVID-19 pandemic post from April 2020 was misconstrued as appearing after protests over the death of George Floyd spread beyond Minnesota and to New York.
‘Who is Derek M. Chauvin?’
A graphic spreading on social media recounted several incidents involving the former Minneapolis police officer.