Jessica Lee
As Snopes' executive editor, Lee holds the fact-checking outlet to the highest standards of journalistic integrity and ethics, adhering to principles established by the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) and Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ). In summer 2022, the Online News Association named Lee a MJ Bear Fellow, an honor awarded to digital journalists under age 30 whose "innovative work represents the best of the industry." She previously served as an SPJ board director for her local chapter and adjunct journalism professor.
Written by: Jessica Lee
Feb. 16, 2026
We dug into centuries of presidential rumors, including tales about unusual pets and White House ...
Written by: Jessica Lee
April 2, 2025
Learn how to perform reverse-image searches, spot deepfake videos, identify photos that were cre ...
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Feb. 24, 2025
We've debunked countless false rumors about the war since 2022.
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Feb. 17, 2025
From allegations of extramarital affairs to claims of after-death hauntings of the White House — ...
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Jan. 15, 2025
Israel and Hamas have reportedly reached a ceasefire deal to free dozens of hostages and pause t ...
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Jan. 1, 2025
As the rumor goes, he needed more than a dozen stitches after a fall at age 95 and then voluntee ...
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Dec. 24, 2024
The ASPCA advised, "If a snow globe is broken, the sweet smell can attract a pet to lick it up, ...
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Nov. 28, 2024
The fairytale-like story of Pilgrims and Native Americans supposedly breaking bread together is ...
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July 26, 2024
The effectiveness of satire is subjective. And just because you know something isn't real, doesn ...
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July 13, 2024
The photo went viral as authorities investigated what they called an assassination attempt again ...
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April 2, 2024
From archiving web pages to spotting AI-generated pics, these tools will help guard you against ...
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March 12, 2024
This social media exchange from 2018 routinely surfaces on Reddit — despite its misleading info.
Written by: Jessica Lee
Feb. 24, 2024 (Updated: Aug. 20, 2025)
Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, the Snopes newsroom has debunked ...
Written by: Jessica Lee
Feb. 19, 2024
In honor of Presidents Day, Snopes combed through its archives of fact checks and political folk ...
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Feb. 13, 2024
Election Day is less than nine months away. Snopes' fact-checkers are seeing a flood of numerous ...
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Jan. 12, 2024
The unsealing of documents related to Epstein reignited rumors about his past connections to for ...
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Jan. 6, 2024 (Updated: Jan. 8, 2024)
On the attack's third anniversary, here's a look at the former president's speech to supporters ...
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Dec. 3, 2023
The rumor dates back to at least 1954, according to Alabama historical records.
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Nov. 22, 2023
Between meal planning and awkward conversations, the annual feast can be stressful. Let Snopes a ...
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Aug. 18, 2023
He's not playing MLK in an upcoming Netflix movie, and a photo supposedly showing him in a pro-T ...
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