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Claims that accused University of Idaho killer Bryan Kohberger could be executed by firing squad if convicted need context

Crime

Claims that accused University of Idaho killer Bryan Kohberger could be executed by firing squad if convicted need context

Crime

Claims that accused University of Idaho killer Bryan Kohberger could be executed by firing squad if convicted need context

Idaho requires lethal injection be used for all executions when available. A new law makes the firing squad an option only if injection is not.
Donald Trump

Video claiming to show Manhattan DA dropping charges against Trump is fake

The fake video was created using an appearance Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg made in January 2022. The criminal investigation into Trump isn’t closed.
Crime

Verifying claims about New York City violent crime

Crime in NYC has ticked up recently. But its violent crime rate is lower than historical peaks, and lower than that of most major U.S. cities.
Donald Trump

Yes, Donald Trump would be the first former president to be indicted

At least two other former presidents came close to being criminally indicted, but they ultimately were not charged.
Crime

Yes, thieves can steal your money by rewriting checks left in your mailbox

Check washing is a form of fraud that has been on the rise since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Here’s what you need to know about it.
Crime

Claims that accused University of Idaho killer Bryan Kohberger could be executed by firing squad if convicted need context

Idaho currently only allows lethal injection for the death penalty; a proposed bill would allow firing squads if the state is unable to obtain the right drugs.
Crime

No, a viral video about Congress crime statistics is not accurate

The ‘NFL or NBA’ video revives repeatedly debunked statistics about Congress that were first published in 1999.
Crime

No, a viral video about Congress crime statistics is not accurate

The ‘NFL or NBA’ video revives repeatedly debunked statistics about Congress that were first published in 1999.
Crime

Yes, Idaho murder suspect Bryan Kohberger did post on Reddit asking for help researching why people commit crimes

As a student, Bryan Kohberger posted to Reddit asking for participation in a survey on why people commit crimes.
Crime

Yes, Bryan Kohberger did post on Reddit asking for help researching why people commit crimes

Moscow, Idaho stabbing suspect Bryan Kohberger posted to Reddit for a DeSales University research project about committing crime.
Government

Congress can’t charge someone with a crime

Congress can conduct investigations, but whether to actually prosecute is up to the Department of Justice.

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Claims that accused University of Idaho killer Bryan Kohberger could be executed by firing squad if convicted need context

Claims that accused University of Idaho killer Bryan Kohberger could be executed by firing squad if convicted need context

Video claiming to show Manhattan DA dropping charges against Trump is fake

Verifying claims about New York City violent crime

Yes, Donald Trump would be the first former president to be indicted

Yes, thieves can steal your money by rewriting checks left in your mailbox

Claims that accused University of Idaho killer Bryan Kohberger could be executed by firing squad if convicted need context

No, a viral video about Congress crime statistics is not accurate

No, a viral video about Congress crime statistics is not accurate

Yes, Idaho murder suspect Bryan Kohberger did post on Reddit asking for help researching why people commit crimes

Yes, Bryan Kohberger did post on Reddit asking for help researching why people commit crimes

Congress can’t charge someone with a crime

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