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Megan Loe

Megan Loe is a web producer and editor for Snopes who hails from Las Vegas and is now based in Washington state. Before joining Snopes, she worked as a digital producer and content manager at a local CBS affiliate, and as a digital journalist for VERIFY, TEGNA’s national fact-checking platform. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Gonzaga University with a minor in interdisciplinary arts. Outside of work, Megan enjoys voraciously reading, singing in choir, taking photos, spending quality time with her loved ones and rescue pup, and enjoying the outdoors.  

A U.S. Marine in camouflage uniform, with the name tag "Ruiz," stands indoors and smiles slightly while speaking. He wears rank insignia on his collar and another Marine is visible in the blurred background.

Clarifying claim ICE deported sergeant major of Marine Corps

Written by: Megan Loe

July 21, 2025

Facebook posts in July 2025 claimed ICE deported U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos Ruiz.

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What did Kissinger say about Trump? Separating fact from fiction

Written by: Megan Loe

July 21, 2025

Popular Facebook posts include two quotes that are accurate representations of Kissinger's comme ...

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Raggedy Ann doll known as Annabelle is shown encased in glass box.

Paranormal investigator Dan Rivera died suddenly on Annabelle doll tour. Here's what we know

Written by: Megan Loe

July 18, 2025

Social media users theorized that the allegedly haunted Annabelle doll was behind the July 2025 ...

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Two officials stand at a podium during a press conference. A woman with long blonde hair, wearing a black blazer, speaks into a microphone at a wooden podium bearing the U.S. Department of Justice seal. A man in a dark suit with a checkered tie and a pocket square stands beside her, looking serious. Behind them are U.S. flags and Department of Justice banners featuring bald eagles.

Pam Bondi's letter to Kash Patel about Epstein files makes rounds online

Written by: Megan Loe

July 17, 2025

Online users shared a screenshot of the February 2025 letter, suggesting it contradicted a findi ...

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Two masked ICE agents in tactical gear are escorting a stern-faced man in a tan military uniform with multiple ribbons and a sergeant rank insignia on his sleeve. The man is handcuffed.

Inspecting claim ICE deported Marine Corps sergeant major

Written by: Megan Loe

July 15, 2025

Posts that circulated on Facebook in July 2025 claimed ICE deported U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. ...

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Ghislaine Maxwell, a woman with shoulder-length dark brown hair, is looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression. She is wearing a gray top and is standing against a light gray cinder block wall for her mug shot.

Breaking down claim Ghislaine Maxwell offered to testify about Epstein client list

Written by: Megan Loe

July 15, 2025

A Daily Mail report sparked rumors that Maxwell offered to testify before Congress about Jeffrey ...

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A composite image showing scenes of flooding and destruction. On the left, a man in a dark suit and tie stands solemnly in front of a swollen, fast-moving river with trees in the background under a gray, overcast sky. On the top right, a vehicle is seen crushed and tangled among fallen trees and debris. On the bottom right, another view of the flooded river shows water surging over a road, with trees and buildings in the distance that are partially submerged.

Musk donated $7M to help Texas flood victims?

Written by: Megan Loe

July 15, 2025

Social media users claimed the tech billionaire and Tesla CEO donated millions of dollars follow ...

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A smiling man and woman in U.S. military uniforms pose together in front of a green wall with a framed painting behind them. Below the photo is a black background with bold white text that reads: "DISABLED U.S. VETERAN ABDUCTED DURING I.C.E. RAID IS AN AMERICAN CITIZEN."

Unpacking reports ICE detained disabled veteran

Written by: Megan Loe

July 14, 2025

Posts claimed George Retes, a U.S. citizen and Army veteran, was detained at a California farm w ...

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A person in military-style clothing stands in the foreground, observing a flooded area where two heavily damaged SUVs are partially submerged and wedged against trees. One vehicle is tilted on its side and a small overturned boat is also caught among the trees. The scene shows the aftermath of a severe flood, with fast-moving water and debris scattered around.

13 Texas flood claims Snopes has investigated

Written by: Megan Loe

July 12, 2025

Rumors about National Weather Service cuts, cloud seeding, rescues and more spread online follow ...

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Trees emerge from flood waters along the Guadalupe River in Kerrville, Texas.

Debunking claim Rainmaker cloud seeding caused Texas floods

Written by: Megan Loe

July 12, 2025

A weather modification technique called cloud seeding was not to blame for the deadly Texas floo ...

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A Black man is pictured wearing a Black T-shirt. Overlaid text reads: "Texas Man Arrested After Rescuing Seniors With His Own Boat During Flood."

Texas man Deshawn Miller arrested for boat rescues during flooding?

Written by: Megan Loe

July 10, 2025

Posts claimed the 42-year-old man rescued at least nine elderly residents trapped in a retiremen ...

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Two rescue workers in bright yellow and black gear with red helmets navigate floodwaters on an inflatable boat. They are surrounded by tree branches and debris, with a bridge supported by tall concrete columns in the background.

Unraveling claims cloud seeding caused deadly Texas floods in 2025

Written by: Megan Loe

July 8, 2025

Some people online suggested cloud seeding conducted by the company Rainmaker Technology Corpora ...

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Elon Musk stands and gestures while speaking in the Oval Office, wearing a black jacket, black shirt and a cap. President Donald Trump sits at the Resolute Desk looking to his left toward Musk. Another man in a suit stands in the background. American and military flags and gold curtains are visible behind them.

Can Trump deport Elon Musk? Here's what we know

Written by: Megan Loe

July 8, 2025

President Trump's comments in early July 2025 prompted questions about whether the U.S. could de ...

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A flag with three horizontal stripes—white on top, blue in the middle, and red on the bottom—waving on a flagpole against a cloudy gray sky. This is the national flag of Russia.

Unraveling claim alleged Idaho shooter was born in Russia

Written by: Megan Loe

July 8, 2025

Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris said authorities believed Wess Roley was born in California.

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A group of people, including a man wearing a red "Make America Great Again" hat and a woman in a white "Make America Great Again" hat, tour a large detention facility with chain-link fencing and rows of bunk beds.

'Alligator Alcatraz' is real. Here's what to know about the Florida detention center

Written by: Megan Loe

July 2, 2025

President Donald Trump toured the Florida migrant detention center informally known as "Alligato ...

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A man with a shaved head and beard stands outside holding a booklet, wearing a white t-shirt, gold chain, and pendant. Behind him is a black metal fence and yellow building. Text of the X post above reads: “U.S. soldier’s son, who was born on a U.S. Army base in Germany, was deported to Jamaica by ICE — a country he has never been to!!”

Clarifying claim US soldier's son was deported to Jamaica

Written by: Megan Loe

July 1, 2025

DHS and ICE acknowledged Jermaine Thomas' deportation in statements provided to Snopes.

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Yellow map of New York with Rockland County highlighted in red. Map is outlined in black and background shows "I Voted" stickers in American flag colors.

A deep dive into the Rockland County, NY, election results lawsuit

Written by: Megan Loe

June 29, 2025

A lawsuit challenging the results of the 2024 general election in Rockland County, New York, fue ...

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The exterior of the Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center in Long Beach, California. The building is multi-story, featuring large windows and a flat roof. A U.S. flag is visible in front of the entrance.

What to know about claims VA doctors can deny care to Democrats, unmarried veterans

Written by: Megan Loe

June 29, 2025

A Guardian article sparked rumors that new VA rules let doctors refuse care to Democrats or unma ...

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Close-up of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer's tactical vest. The vest features a large patch labeled “NEGOTIATOR,” a Motorola radio microphone clipped to the front, and a metallic ICE badge hanging from a beaded chain. The officer is wearing a green uniform.

Debunking rumors protesters 'glitter bombed' ICE agents making arrests

Written by: Megan Loe

June 28, 2025

Posts that circulated online in June 2025 claimed protesters were dumping glitter on ICE agents ...

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Screenshot of an X post by user Suzie rizzio (@Suzierizzo1) with a video of a man sitting in a car wearing a backward cap. The post reads: “ICE is erasing people with Hispanic and Mexican last names from databases. A man with a Hispanic last name was stopped and showed his ID and Officers could find no record of him even under his Social Security number! The Officers knew it had to do with ICE!” A red angry face emoji is included at the end.

Investigating claims ICE is removing people with Hispanic last names from databases

Written by: Megan Loe

June 26, 2025

The claims stem from a TikTok user who says authorities couldn't find any record of him despite ...

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