Talarico Hoax Controversy
Talarico was not seen for nearly two weeks, saying he had caught the fluReported by 3 of 4 outlets; wording from Daily Mail.
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How it changed
- 12 Oct
Talarico was not seen for nearly two weeks, saying he had caught the flu
Coverage 5 articles
13 Oct New evidence debunks Talarico psych hospital rumor after ‘mind-numbing malpractice’ fuels firestorm
Fox News
13 Oct I heard the full 6-minute recording behind the James Talarico hoax. Here's what's actually in it
Daily Mail
12 Oct FACT FOCUS: Posts falsely claim Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico was at a mental facility
Toronto Star
12 Oct Fury after viral video of James Talarico turned out to be manipulated by pro- Trump activist
Daily Mail
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