Wednesday, May 26, 2021

A Year Later, Misconceptions About George Floyd's Background Persist

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25 May 2021

Background Check: Investigating George Floyd’s Criminal Record

Today marks the one-year anniversary of the death of George Floyd. Even a year after his death, misinformation about his history is spreading online. 

Our report, originally published June 12, 2020, by Snopes reporter Jessica Lee and updated in February, clarifies his background.

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🎭  Labeled Satire


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❌  False

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