conspiracy
Chad Focus Wanted to Be a Rap Mogul. How Much Fraud Would It Take?
The wannabe rapper is currently facing more than 20 years in prison for allegedly stealing money to make music and buy fake fans. Did he dream too big, or not big enough?
A QAnon YouTuber Is Running for Office in Canada
Billy Joyce, the People’s Party of Canada candidate in Cape Breton, vlogs about pedophile rings, Satanism, and the Illuminati.
The Bullshit Behind Tommy Robinson's Asylum Plea
Once again, Stephen Yaxley-Lennon is trying to turn himself into a martyr.
The Fans Who Refuse to Believe Michael Jackson Is Dead
On the tenth anniversary of his death, we look at some of the conspiracy theories surrounding the disgraced king of pop.
Rick Gates and Mike Flynn Just Got Subpoenaed by House Democrats
Democrats are now calling in direct witnesses.
One of Canada’s More Prominent Politicians Is Sharing QAnon YouTubers
Maxime Bernier shared a video created by a full-on conspiracy theorist.
Sweden vs. U.S.: Who'll Get Their Hands on Julian Assange First?
The extradition battle is heating up.
Pamela Anderson Redeclares Her Love for Julian Assange After Visiting Him in Prison
“I love him,” she told reporters. “I can’t imagine what he’s been going through.”
YouTube’s Bad Anti-Conspiracy Algorithm Links Notre Dame Fire to 9/11 Attacks
The "information panel" feature, which is supposed to defend against fake news spread, promoted a link to terror attacks.
The American Mafia Has Become an Unhinged Reality Show
The link between the killing of a Gambino mob boss and an apparently MAGA-loving QAnon suspect is part of a descent into postmodern chaos.
How YouTube Drives Shane Dawson and Other Creators to Conspiracy Theories
YouTube structurally prioritizes audience feedback, which can drive content-makers to promote conspiracy theories or hate.
Chicago police officers found not guilty of conspiring to cover up Laquan McDonald's death
They were accused of falsifying police reports after their colleague, Jason Van Dyke, fired 16 shots at the 17-year-old black teenager.