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
Jan. 12, 2021
The Trump administration's acting pardon attorney supposedly made the announcement in a Parler post.
Written by: Jessica Lee
Jan. 12, 2021
The St. Croix County Republican Party supposedly kept the phrase on its website, despite request ...
Written by: Jessica Lee
Jan. 11, 2021
Parler posts alleged Trump had invoked a law to use military force against political opponents.
Written by: Jessica Lee
Jan. 8, 2021 (Updated: Jan. 9, 2021)
Donald Trump Jr. posted a video of the Trump team smiling and dancing with music blaring on Jan. ...
Written by: Jessica Lee
Jan. 7, 2021 (Updated: Jan. 9, 2021)
A known white nationalist recorded the clip that went viral amid the chaos of the Jan. 6, 2021, ...
Written by: Jessica Lee
Jan. 6, 2021 (Updated: July 11, 2022)
Footage of law enforcement officers supposedly condoning trespassing garnered millions of views.
Written by: Jessica Lee
Jan. 6, 2021 (Updated: Jan. 31, 2021)
Here's what the president said before right-wing extremists breached the Capitol.
Written by: Jessica Lee
Jan. 6, 2021
Shortly after Democrat Raphael Warnock was announced a winner, Trump spread the conspiracy theor ...
Written by: Jessica Lee
Jan. 5, 2021 (Updated: Dec. 15, 2021)
Here's another meme using misleading information to cast doubt on the seriousness of the coronav ...
Written by: Jessica Lee
Dec. 31, 2020
A website alleged a study found "asymptomatic transmission of COVID-19 didn't occur at all."
Written by: Jessica Lee
Dec. 31, 2020
With basic arithmetic, viral posts attempted to expose discrepancies in Biden's presidential win.
Written by: Jessica Lee
Dec. 29, 2020
The ceramic bust bore a plaque reading, "Say her name: Breonna Taylor."
Written by: Jessica Lee
Dec. 29, 2020
A website claimed the American restaurant chain was "closing up shop."
Written by: Jessica Lee
Dec. 23, 2020
Headlines appeared to allege drama between the two congresswomen.
Written by: Jessica Lee
Dec. 23, 2020
In the years after Bowie's death, social media posts highlighted public statements from the 1970's.
Written by: Jessica Lee
Dec. 17, 2020
Trump was supposedly preparing to celebrate his "second term" at his Mar-a-Lago resort on Inaugu ...
Written by: Jessica Lee
Dec. 17, 2020
The answer is supposedly in the earlobes.
Written by: Jessica Lee
Dec. 16, 2020
As with many of life's enduring mysteries, the answer to this one depends on a few variables.
Written by: Jessica Lee
Dec. 15, 2020
Some onlookers attempted to read between the lines of the two leaders' remarks.
Written by: Jessica Lee
Dec. 14, 2020
The 4-year-old supposedly disappeared one day while his mom was at work.
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