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The purpose of this site is to compile a comprehensive database of the false reports of "hate crimes" committed (mostly) in the USA. It builds on the work of Laird Wilcox, whose Crying Wolf (PDF) is the original book on this subject. The books Hate Crime Hoax and Hate Crimes: Criminal Law & Identity Politics are recommended.

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479. Drake University officials: Four of the five racist notes found on campus were hoaxes / 2018-11-30

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Type of hoax: suspected

Date: 2018-11-13

Location: Des Moines Iowa

Summary: In mid-November, a Drake University student told school officials she had received four racist notes in one of the residence halls, at least one of which was addressed to her. After a police and school investigation, the student, who has not been charged or named, admitted to writing one of the notes.

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