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Snopes Debunker - Crowd reactions at the Depp vs. Heard trial, Reagan on gun control laws, and the active shooter incident in Tulsa

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June 2, 2022

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Today: Crowd reactions at the Depp vs. Heard trial, Reagan on gun control laws, and the active shooter incident in Tulsa

Does a Video Show Crowd Reactions to Depp and Heard as They Arrived to Court?

A video posted to the social media platform TikTok in late May 2022 purported to show the difference between actors Johnny Depp and Amber Heard entering court in their defamation trial, juxtaposing loud cheers for Depp with relative silence for Heard. The truth is somewhat complicated.

Bethania Palma reports.

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Did Reagan Say ‘You Won’t Get Gun Control by Disarming Law-Abiding Citizens’?

A quote meme with former U.S. President Ronald Reagan's image also said "it's a nasty truth" that "those who seek to inflict harm are not fazed" by gun control laws. Read Story.

No, This Illinois High School Isn’t Set To Implement Race-Based Grading

This rumor originated with a "local" news website that is part of a so-called "pink slime" news network. Read Story.

Tulsa Police Report 5 Dead from Active Shooter Incident, Including Gunman

The Tulsa Police Department is providing updates on social media and reported multiple injuries as well as five deaths, including the shooter. Read Story.

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