False Claims
Officials review new intelligence about imminent Russian invasion - The Washington Post
The intelligence was discussed in a White House meeting Thursday night and led to renewed calls for Americans to leave Ukraine immediately. The United States has obtained new intelligence that su...
Read moreThe week in fake news: These viral tales failed the truth test - The Seattle Times
A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press che...
Read moreHertz claims thousands of renters steal cars. Customers argue they've been falsely accused. - Yahoo Tech
Some spent days in jail, others months. One woman alleges she was arrested more than two years after she returned the vehicle she was accused of absconding with. All claim that the rental company...
Read moreHertz falsely accuses customers of car theft, renters allege - The Washington Post
Some spent days in jail, others months. One woman alleges she was arrested more than two years after she returned the vehicle she was accused of absconding with. All claim that the rental company...
Read more2021 False Claims Act Year in Review: Judicial and Congressional Developments (II of II) - JD Supra
As for the Judiciary, the U.S. Supreme Court did not issue any relevant decisions nor grant certiorari in any notable FCA cases in FY21. To the contrary, they denied petitions to review appellate...
Read moreFact check: False claim that Biden administration is distributing $30M of 'crack pipes' - USA TODAY
The claim: The Biden administration will spend $30 million on crack pipes A federal grant program aimed at reducing the health risks associated with drug use has become the subject of misinforma...
Read moreSarah Palin error in editorial was 'honest mistake,' New York Times' lawyer claims - New York Post
An assertion in a New York Times editorial that linked a 2011 mass shooting to a map created by Sarah Palin’s political action committee was an “honest mistake” and not a part of a conspiracy by ...
Read moreThis Week: Three False Claims Act Settlements from Qui Tam Whistleblowers - Whistleblowers Protection Blog
During the week of February 7, the U.S. Department of Justice announced three False Claims Act settlements that each stemmed from qui tam whistleblower lawsuits. Two cases involve the Paycheck P...
Read moreUS COVID-19 Vaccines Follow Conventional Health Standards and Protocols - FactCheck.org
SciCheck Digest Clinical and real-world studies have shown that the COVID-19 vaccines are effective in preventing serious disease, and there is a long history of vaccine requirements in the U.S. ...
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Hezbollah: 'The Israeli enemy is once again making false claims to justify its violation of the ceasefire, which it has never abided by, including the violations it has committed from yesterday night until today.The Islamic Resistance confirms tha...
Statement issued by the Islamic Resistance Operations Room: In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate﴿It has been permitted for those who are being oppressed to fight, and All...