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Russell Brand's wife tells his rape trial he is 'kind and a wonderful father'

Laura Brand tells the jury at his trial she feels "very seen by him" and "I love him very much". Laura Brand, who shares three children with the actor, appeared in the witness box at Southwark Crown Court. Covered by 18 outlets: 3 lean...

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United KingdomFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: BBC (UK Government)
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Corporate89%
Public broadcaster5%
Nonprofit trust5%
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United Kingdom58%
United States26%
Canada11%
Australia5%
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Independent53%
Penske Media Corporation11%
Walt Disney Company5%
BBC (UK Government)5%
Comcast5%
Avg reliability71
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Fact / opinion33/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 90 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 19 Reliability: 71 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -6Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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VultureNo political lean
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Russell Brand’s Defense Comes to a Close in His U.K. Rape Trial

His lawyer says he can’t be guilty because “you would have to be a psychopath” to do what Brand is accused of.

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Truth score: 34 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: Not rated Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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DeadlineCenter
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Russell Brand Rape Trial: Channel 4 Film Was Not “Magic Force” That Caused Accusers To “Recast” Memories, Court Hears In Closing Arguments

Editor’s note: This story contains details of alleged sexual offenses that some readers may find distressing. Channel 4’s 2023 exposé on Russell Brand was not a “magic force” that caused six separate women to “recast” their memories and...

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Truth score: 41 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Russell Brand’s father-in-law Bernard Gallacher accompanies him to rape trial

The former professional golfer arrived with Brand and his daughter Laura.

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Truth score: 38 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Truth score 652
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Comcast25%
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Truth score: 65 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 4 Reliability: 72 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sensationalism: 1 Amplification: 0

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Channel 4 documentary and journalists 'poisoned the well' against Russell Brand, court hears

Brand's defence barrister told jurors that Brand "had an immense amount of sex", but that "none of it was unlawful". Defence barrister says earlier allegations about comedian’s sexual conduct ‘poisoned the wells’ of justice as trial...

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  • Times of India Jury begins deliberating at Russell Brand's rape trial

    Jurors are currently considering the verdict in the trial of Russell Brand for charges of sexual assault. Brand faces accusations from six women regarding incidents that allegedly occurred between 1999 and 2009. The...

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  • Hamburg Sun Jury begins deliberations in Russell Brand's rape trial

    The jury in the trial of British comedian and actor Russell Brand, who is accused of a string of sex offenses, began their deliberations Tuesday.

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  • Sky News Jury’s out - Russell Brand trial awaits verdicts | Episode 15

    Sky News' Martin Brunt and Katie Spencer report the judge’s summing-up, as the jury is sent out to deliberate in the trial of Russell Brand. Martin and Katie also answer listener questions. Brand faces three counts...

    Lean: Leans right VideoFactuality: HighCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: Comcast
  • Breitbart News Nolte: Jury Deliberations Begin in Russell Brand Trial

    After three weeks of testimony, the jury has begun deliberations to decide the fate of actor Russell Brand.

    Mixed reliabilityElevated risk
    Lean: Right Fact-focusedFactuality: MixedCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: Breitbart News Network
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Corporate75%
Public broadcaster10%
Nonprofit trust5%
Private5%
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United Kingdom50%
United States30%
Canada10%
Australia5%
India5%
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Independent40%
Penske Media Corporation10%
Google News5%
BBC (UK Government)5%
Scott Trust5%
Avg reliability71
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Fact / opinion29/0
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Truth score: 90 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 20 Reliability: 71 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -10Sensationalism: 2 Amplification: 0

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JournaldemontrealCenter
Truth score 38
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JournaldemontrealCenter

Russell Brand's trial for rape: "Consent is fundamental," according to the British actor

Procès de Russell Brand pour viols: «Le consentement est fondamental», selon le comédien britannique.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: CanadaFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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Truth score: 38 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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DeccanchronicleCenter
Truth score 38
Centre 100%100%
DeccanchronicleCenter

Udupi: Police Identify 150 Accounts Over Online Trial Of Rape Survivor

The next incident was on the morning of November 29, 2025, when Poojary allegedly took the woman forcibly to a forest area, threatened her and sexually assaulted her.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: IndiaFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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Truth score: 38 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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PBS NewsHourLeans left
Truth score 46
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PBS NewsHourLeans left

Russell Brand denies all charges as he testifies at his rape and sex assault trial

The British actor-comedian acknowledged in a London court on Wednesday that he had been obsessed with sex as a younger man, but denied multiple charges of rape and sexual assault, saying the claims have had a "devastating" impact on his life.

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United StatesFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: PBS (Nonprofit)
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PBS (Nonprofit)100%
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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 46 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 90 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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IbtimesCenter
Truth score 38
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IbtimesCenter

Rape Victim's Phone Captures Her Saying 'No' as Ayman Al-Shammari Is Found Guilty in Somerset Court

Ayman Al-Shammari has been convicted of raping a woman at her Taunton home after jurors heard a recording of her repeatedly objecting during the attack.

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Truth score: 38 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Zero HedgeRight
Truth score 16Factuality: Low
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Zero HedgeRight

Man Accused In Cornell Gang Rape Suit Asks Judge To Remove Letitia James From Probe Over Her "We Stand With You" Post

Low reliability sourceElevated risk

Man Accused In Cornell Gang Rape Suit Asks Judge To Remove Letitia James From Probe Over Her "We Stand With You" Post A lawyer for one of the men accused in a civil rape lawsuit at Cornell University has asked a New York judge to remove...

Lean: Right Fact-focusedFactuality: LowCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: ABC Media Ltd
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Truth score: 16 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 30 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 100Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Officer jailed for rape and sexual assault launches bid to overturn conviction

Campbell Petrie, 50, was found guilty in September of multiple offences against two women over between 2006 and 2022.

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Truth score: 48 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -50Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Indian ExpressLeans left
Truth score 41
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Indian ExpressLeans left

From acid attacks to rape-murder: Andhra, Telangana’s history of ‘encounters’ in crimes against women

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Truth score: 41 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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BBC NewsCenter
Truth score 46
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BBC NewsCenter

Man guilty of rape after woman's phone recording

Police said the recording, in which she is heard saying "no", provided key evidence.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United KingdomFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: BBC (UK Government)
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Truth score: 46 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 90 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Daily MailCenter
Truth score 37
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Daily MailCenter

'I've had rape and death threats, spyware on my phone, been detained in the Middle East and had my children threatened' - Irish human rights lawyer reveals the rogue nations targeting her to get to her clients...

'Most frightening of all really has just been the very full on targeting that I've received from China because of my work on the Jimmy Lai case this year,' says human rights lawyer Caoilfhionn Gallagher

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Truth score: 37 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 63 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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The HinduLeans left
Truth score 43
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The HinduLeans left

SC says cannot accuse rape after break-up

Court distinguishes deception from regret, while cautioning against misuse of rape laws

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: IndiaFunding: PrivateOwner: The Hindu Group
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Truth score: 43 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 80 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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BBC NewsCenter

Reform UK councillor charged with rape and sexual assault

A Reform UK councillor has been charged with 35 offences, including 12 counts of rape, and suspended by the party. Reform UK councillor George Madgwick charged with 35 offences, including 12 rapes, after allegations involving four...

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United KingdomFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: BBC (UK Government)
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Corporate71%
Public broadcaster14%
Nonprofit trust14%
Countries
United Kingdom86%
United States14%
Media ownership
Independent43%
Comcast14%
BuzzFeed Inc.14%
BBC (UK Government)14%
Scott Trust14%
Avg reliability75
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion9/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 79 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 7 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 50 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Police name two men they want to trace after rape of girl, 13, in east London

Detectives investigating the rape of a 13-year-old girl in Bethnal Green have identified two men they want to trace

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Truth score: 48 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Breitbart NewsRight
Truth score 31Factuality: Mixed
Right 100%100%
Breitbart NewsRight

Clinton-Appointed Judge Freed Migrant Accused of Rape: ‘Could Have Been Prevented’

Mixed reliabilityElevated risk

A Honduran man released from immigration detention under a federal judge’s order has been charged with raping a woman inside her Minnesota home while working as a handyman.

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Truth score: 31 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 45 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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IbtimesCenter
Truth score 38
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IbtimesCenter

Mom Who Enabled Husband's Rape of Daughter, 11, Gets Seven Consecutive Life Terms After Girl Gave Birth at Home

Cherie Walker received seven consecutive life terms in Oklahoma after being convicted of neglect and enabling her husband's sexual abuse of her daughter, who gave birth at home aged 11.

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Truth score: 38 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Former police officer jailed for rape and campaign of domestic abuse

A former police officer has been sentenced for raping one woman and subjecting another to prolonged domestic abuse.

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Truth score: 34 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: Not rated Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Daily express uk newsLeans right
Truth score 34
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Daily express uk newsLeans right

Ex-police officer guilty of rape after trying to delete messages

The former officer served in the same command as Wayne Couzens who raped and killed Sarah Everard in 2021.

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Truth score: 34 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: Not rated Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Al Jazeera EnglishLeans left
Truth score 32
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Al Jazeera EnglishLeans left

Sudan investigation maps commanders linked to wartime rape

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Investigative unit CIR identifies 25 commanders present at five sites during periods of reported sexual violence.

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Truth score: 32 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Hulk Hogan’s widow faces negligence lawsuit over alleged rape of minor at son’s Florida home party

A lawsuit accuses Sky Daily of providing alcohol to minors at a Florida party where a teenager alleges she was sexually assaulted. Sky Daily allegedly supplied alcohol to minors before a party where a girl was sexually assaulted,...

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India17%
United Kingdom17%
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Fox Corporation33%
Google News17%
IAC17%
HT Media17%
DMGT17%
Avg reliability68
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Fact / opinion8/0
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Truth score: 75 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 6 Reliability: 68 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -88Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Global NewsCenter

‘That ’70s Show’ actor Danny Masterson loses appeal of rape conviction

Three California appeals court judges rejected 'That '70s Show' star Danny Masterson's efforts to overturn his two rape convictions, ensuring he will remain behind bars. Danny Masterson has lost his appeal against his rape conviction....

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Private33%
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United Kingdom33%
Canada33%
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Patrick Soon-Shiong33%
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Corus Entertainment33%
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Truth score: 62 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 3 Reliability: 73 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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BBC NewsCenterSky NewsLeans right
Truth score 60
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BBC NewsCenter

Ex-football chief admits offences linked to woman's drugging and rape by husband

Karl Lindsay resigned from non-league Taunton Town Football Club in Somerset before he was charged.

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Truth score: 60 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 85 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -50Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Sky NewsLeans rightIbtimesCenter
Truth score 55
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Sky NewsLeans right

Former church leader and wife charged with eight counts of rape

A former church leader and his wife have been charged with rape.

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Truth score: 55 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 72 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -50Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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NewsweekCenter
Truth score 40
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NewsweekCenter

Cornell Fallout Fuels National Day of Action Against Campus 'Rape Culture'

Students at about 80 campuses are participating in national Take Back the Night events Sunday to stop rape on campus.

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Truth score: 40 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 70 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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New York PostRight
Truth score 36
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New York PostRight

Former councilman arrested for making sick ‘little girls’ rape threats to Hooters employee

Former Mobile City Councilman William Carroll Jr., 56, was arrested for allegedly making graphic rape and murder threats to a Hooters employee.

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Truth score: 36 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 60 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Al Jazeera EnglishLeans left
Truth score 32
Left 100%100%
Al Jazeera EnglishLeans left

Cornell begins no confidence vote over handling of alleged gang rape

State-funded media

Faculty vote will continue until next Friday and could send message that school's president has lost their confidence.

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Truth score: 32 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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