Crime

Fact checks tagged “Crime”.

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“Did DODGE resale Americans information?”

Dodge (as part of Stellantis) discloses in its privacy policies that it may sell or share various categories of customer information—including identifiers, geolocation, and usage data—with affiliates, subsidiaries, dealers, and marketing partners. While this is a standard practice for many automotive companies, it confirms that the company does engage in the sharing and selling of consumer data as defined by privacy laws.

General Public2 sources10/17/2026
Crime
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“Ilhan Omar changed her birth year in official records.”

In May 2019, staff for Representative Ilhan Omar requested that the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library update her official biographical record to reflect her birth year as 1982 rather than 1981. The library complied with this request, and her birth date is now widely cited as October 4, 1982, in official and biographical sources.

Unspecified social media users2 sources10/17/2026
GovernmentCrime
❌False

“Police are investigating sightings of Dr. Seuss' Cat in the Hat crouching on cars and peering into windows in various towns.”

The claim that police are investigating sightings of Dr. Seuss' 'Cat in the Hat' crouching on cars and peering into windows is false. These reports are part of a viral social media trend involving AI-generated images and videos, which police forces in the UK, Ireland, and the US have explicitly debunked.

Social media post4 sources10/10/2026
CrimeSocial Media
❌False

“A 'Cat-in-the-Hat' killer is stalking residents in south Mississippi.”

The claim that a 'Cat-in-the-Hat' killer is stalking residents in south Mississippi is false. The reports originated from a viral social media hoax involving AI-generated images and prank videos that spread internationally, prompting unnecessary concern and investigations by local law enforcement and school districts.

Social media post4 sources10/9/2026
CrimeMisinformation
🟡Misleading

“A California teacher was fired for forcing students to recite the Pledge of Allegiance to an LGBTQ+ pride flag.”

The claim that a California teacher was recently fired for forcing students to recite the Pledge of Allegiance to an LGBTQ+ pride flag is misleading. The incident involving teacher Kristin Pitzen occurred in 2021, not 2026. Furthermore, reports indicate she suggested students could pledge to the pride flag after removing the American flag, rather than forcing them to do so, and her employment status following the investigation was not publicly confirmed as a firing.

Social media users4 sources10/6/2026
Social MediaCrime