fakehatecrimes.org

fake hate crimes: a database of hate crime hoaxes in the usa



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 also recommended.

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514. Police conducted a thorough investigation and found only the supposed victim’s DNA on the noose and ... 2025-01-10 Allentown PA

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Woman accused of leaving noose on her own desk at Allentown City Hall, then reporting it

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6abc.com

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6abc digital staff

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https://6abc.com/post/woman-accused-leaving-noose-own-desk-allentown-city-hall-reporting/16077100/

summary
Original story: https://6abc.com/post/item-resembling-noose-found-employees-desk-allentown-city-hall/15787384/ Item resembling a noose found on city employee’s desk. Update: https://6abc.com/post/woman-accused-leaving-noose-own-desk-allentown-city-hall-reporting/16077100/ It was found that only the employee’s DNA was present on the item, including inside the knot.

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2025-03-24

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2025-03-24


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