Missile Attack Hoax: False Claims of Smoke Plumes at Ukraine HQ Actually Beirut Port Collapse

Kyiv, Ukraine – A viral image circulating online falsely claims to show smoke rising from Ukraine’s security service headquarters in Kyiv after a missile attack by Russia. The misleading picture sparked widespread confusion and misinformation on social media platforms. The image shared on Facebook and X (formerly known as Twitter) actually depicts a collapsed section of port silos in Beirut, Lebanon, following a fire in August 2022. The incident occurred in the aftermath of a …

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Disinformation Spike Follows Baltimore Bridge Collapse: False Rumors Spread Online

Baltimore, Maryland – A Singapore-flagged container ship, the Dali, collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, resulting in the closure of a major US commercial harbor. The incident occurred after the vessel lost power and veered into the bridge, prompting a flurry of misinformation online following the crash. Despite assurances from Maryland Governor Wes Moore that terrorism was not a factor in the collision, conspiracy theorists quickly circulated baseless claims attributing the incident …

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Tornado Update: Randolph County Clarifies False Information, Reports Zero Deaths and 38 Injuries

Winchester, Indiana – Following a devastating tornado that struck the town of Winchester, Indiana, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Department has provided an update on the situation. Contrary to misinformation circulating on social media, no deaths have been reported in Randolph County due to the tornado. However, there have been 38 injuries reported, with 12 individuals being transported to nearby hospitals. The community is currently facing power outages, with approximately 4,756 customers without power as of …

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Defendant Denied Involvement in Albemarle Murder Trial: A Case of False Bravado

Charlottesville, Virginia- The murder trial of a defendant in Albemarle County took a dramatic turn as the jury listened to a post-arrest interview where the accused repeatedly denied any involvement in the killing of his father’s friend, Jesse Hicks. During the interview, Kevin Moore explained why he had previously made false claims about killing and burying Hicks, a Fluvanna County resident who went missing in 2004. Moore adamantly stated in the video, “It was all …

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Shooting at Kansas City Chiefs Parade: Misidentification of Shooter Leads to False Accusations

Kansas City, Missouri saw tragedy strike during the Super Bowl Champion Chiefs victory parade on Feb. 14, where one individual lost their life and 22 others got injured. The victim, Lisa Lopez-Galvan, 43, a mother of two and a local DJ, was among those affected by the shooting. The injured ranged from 8 to 47 years old. Following the incident, misinformation spread on social media, falsely identifying the shooter as an individual named Sahil Omar, …

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Neighbor Assaulted by Farmer Accused of False Post Theft Claims Gets Justice with Jail Sentence

Cork, Ireland – A farmer from Inniscarra, Co Cork has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison for assaulting his 64-year-old neighbor and falsely accusing her of stealing his mother’s mail over a 25-year period. Hugh O’Brien, 52, faced backlash during his sentencing as he continuously interrupted proceedings with verbal outbursts, ultimately leading to his removal from the courtroom. The victim, Mary O’Brien Daly, described the terrifying ordeal when O’Brien attacked her …

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Abduction Guilty Plea: Dawn Walker’s False Statements and Forgery Result in Conviction

Grande Prairie, Alberta- A woman named Dawn Walker has pleaded guilty to abduction in violation of a custody or parenting order, as well as making false statements to obtain a passport and possessing forged documents. Last year, Walker and her child were the subjects of an extensive missing person search. Walker’s guilty plea comes as a resolution to a case that garnered significant attention and concern in the community. The charges she faced stem from …

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Mississippi Woman Arrested for Murdering Son, Hiding Body in Container Behind False Wall

GULFPORT, Miss. – A 66-year-old woman was arrested for the alleged murder of her son, whose body was found hidden in a container behind a false wall in Gulfport, Mississippi. Jerri Lynn Isreal was charged with first-degree murder after a weeks-long investigation that began when calls about a possible missing person were received on Dec. 22. Throughout the investigation, authorities noted discrepancies in Isreal’s statements, and she became uncooperative, changing her story multiple times. Isreal’s …

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Jailed: Pair Sentenced 12 Years for Assault, False Imprisonment, and GBH

Two individuals from Attleborough, Elisha Robinson, 23, and Jodie Colvin, 23, were sentenced to 12 years and 9 months in prison after pleading guilty to a series of serious charges, including assault by penetration, causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent, false imprisonment, and inflicting grievous bodily harm (GBH). The sentencing followed a previous hearing. The pair, Robinson of Hurricane Close and Colvin of Sterlet Grove in Mulbarton, were convicted on multiple …

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