Florida News Stations Double Down on Law Enforcement ‘Fentanyl Exposure’ Claims One expert said the "dramatic" video showed the literal opposite of an overdose.
‘The Water Was Laced With Fentanyl’ A new online hoax tries to sell a rare ocurrence as a new fentanyl-related threat.
Eric Adams Keeps Spreading Disinformation About ‘Fentanyl-Laced Cannabis’ The New York City mayor's speeches commonly use the debunked claim.
San Jose Police Union ‘Grandma’ Charged in Federal Fentanyl Shipping Probe Authorities said Joanne Segovia used union shipping information for the scheme.
‘We Took Police At Their Word’: Florida News Outlets Fuel Latest Police ‘Overdose’ Story Clinical experts have long questioned the idea that fentanyl blown by the wind can be harmful.
How Local ABC Affiliates Spread the Same Debunked ‘Warning’ About Fentanyl A story out of Los Angeles, California that hinged on fearmongering from law enforcement regarding “Halloween fentanyl” in October 2022 served as another example of how television news affiliates can amplify disinformation — all without listing any one person as responsible. A Los Angeles-area ABC affiliate, KABC, reported on October 19 2022: Authorities are again […]
Elected Officials Spread Questionable Claims of ‘Rainbow Fentanyl’ Lawmakers are calling for more funding to fight a danger that experts have repeatedly said is vastly exaggerated.
Fentanyl on Dollar Bills, and Facebook Warnings about fentanyl on dollar bills make for good social media storytelling, but it's unlikely anyone would "overdose" on fentanyl in that fashion.
Is a Kansas City News Outlet Ducking Questions About its ‘Fentanyl Overdose’ Story? KCTV's report relied solely on police sources and a narrative that has been roundly debunked.
San Diego Sheriff Admits No Doctor Verified ‘Overdose’ Claim in Viral Video Medical experts have called on news outlets to correct their reporting on the video.
