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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

Izz Scott LaMagdeleine is the web producer/production editor for Snopes. They were first hired as a fact-checker, and previously worked in audience engagement at publications like CalMatters, The Texas Tribune, and PolitiFact. Their explainer on gender-affirming care was a finalist for an award by the Institute of Nonprofit News, as part of the Tribune’s package “Gender Affirming Care in Texas.” The explainer was also cited as a source on Wikipedia. Izz is a proud member of the Trans Journalists Association, Online News Association, and Ida B. Wells Society. In addition to their work at Snopes, they love Studio Ghibli movies, singing along to Carly Rae Jepsen bops, and soup.

An image that claims to show looting in France is labeled Miscaptioned.

Does This Video Show a French Apple Store Being Looted in June 2023?

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

June 30, 2023

The video spread as protests over a deadly police shooting of a 17-year-old swept across France.

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An image shows a tree with many yellow fruits on it says it's fake.

Is This a Real Photo of a Mango Tree?

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

June 29, 2023

Social media posts claimed the image had been taken across the world, from Kenya to Yemen to Iran.

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A movie poster that claimed to be for the live-action remake of Ferngully is labeled Fake.

Will a Live-Action Remake of 'FernGully' Be Released on Christmas 2024?

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

June 28, 2023 (Updated: June 29, 2023)

Disney did not have any movies scheduled to drop on Christmas 2024 at the time of publication.

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A white man holds another white man by the collar of his shirt.

Was the '73 Film 'Soylent Green' Depicting Food Made from Human Corpses Set in 2022?

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

June 27, 2023

The dystopian film has become a sci-fi cult classic.

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A white man sits in the middle of a table, surrounded by people on either side of him. In the background are two flags with red and white stripes and white stripes on a blue square, as well as two flags with orange, white and green stripes. On the white stripe of the flag is a spoked wheel.

Did Biden Say He 'Sold a Lot of State Secrets'?

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

June 27, 2023

The video clip in question was recorded during a U.S.-India Technology Roundtable held on June 2 ...

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A screenshot claiming to showan Atlantic article about a man exposing his genitals to a 6-year-old was labeled Fake.

Did 'The Atlantic' Report NYC Pride Marcher Exposed Genitals to 6-Year-Old?

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

June 26, 2023

This post had plenty of indicators about its truthfulness.

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A white man wearing a gold suit and black glasses with orange lenses has his hands outstrethed while standing on a stage.

Did Elton John Say He Will Not Perform in the US Due to Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation?

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

June 26, 2023

The rumor spread as the British pianist wrapped up what was reported to be his final tour.

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Did Biden Say in 2006 That 'Marriage Is Between a Man and a Woman'?

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

June 25, 2023

As president, Biden signed into law federal marriage protections for same-sex couples in Decembe ...

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A gas mask that is designed to look like Mickey Mouse is pictured.

Was a Mickey Mouse Gas Mask Produced During WWII?

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

June 23, 2023

The claim has spread across social media platforms for years.

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An image that says the Simpsons predicted the Titanic submersible going missing is labeled False.

Did 'The Simpsons' Predict the Missing Titanic Submersible?

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

June 22, 2023

We've fact-checked many claims about the long-running show's alleged "predictions."

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A headline that says Gretchen Whitmer was arrested and charged with treason is labeled satire.

No, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Hasn't Been Charged With Treason

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

June 21, 2023

We've fact-checked Real Raw News before.

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Was Fentanyl Being Placed on Toilet Seats in Public Restrooms in June 2023?

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

June 20, 2023

We’ve previously fact-checked other claims about fentanyl.

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A photo that claims to show incomprehensible military activity in the U.S. is miscaptioned.

Did a Viral Video Show Heavy 'Military Activity' in the U.S. in June 2023?

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

June 19, 2023

We learned some tanks were returning to base after an exercise.

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A photo of a white man claimed to be a Harvard morgue employee charged with trafficking human remains is labeled Miscaptioned.

Is This a Real Pic of Harvard Morgue Employee Charged with Trafficking in Body Parts?

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

June 19, 2023

The story became major news in June 2023.

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Did Biden Say There Are Plans To Build a New Railroad Across the Indian Ocean?

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

June 16, 2023

The video accurately represented what Biden said.

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An alcoholic drink is surrounded by ice. A knife is lying partially on the ice.

Does Ice Sinking in a Drink Mean It's Spiked?

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

June 15, 2023

Experts say the claim is far-fetched.

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A phone that says Facebook is next to the Facebook logo.

Is Facebook Set To Begin Charging $4.99 Per Month?

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

June 14, 2023

Snopes has encountered this false claim before. Repeatedly.

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A Black person holds a red sign with white letters that say "END THE AIDS EPIDEMIC."

Was AIDS Created by the CIA?

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

June 13, 2023

Twenty years later, we decided to revisit and update our fact-check about the claim based on the ...

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Did Mark Zuckerberg Ban Elon Musk from Facebook?

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

June 13, 2023

Musk has previously said that he's never had a Facebook account.

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The White House has two American flags inbetween a rainbow flag with brown, black, light blue, pink and white stripes on it.

Was a Pride Flag Hung Between American Flags at the White House?

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

June 12, 2023

A corner of social media accused the White House of violating federal guidelines governing Ameri ...

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