2/27/2019: Jussie Smollett Saga: How a Possible Hoax Only Deepens the Political Divide - econlife: The Case of the Missing Chips

Today's Article: Jussie Smollett Saga: How a Possible Hoax Only Deepens the Political Divide
From: Variety
Readability Score: 10.3

A well-known black, gay actor claims he was the victim of a 'hate crime' by people wearing "Make America Great Again" hats. Police investigate and discover that he's lying. Now he's been indicted for a false report. What are the ramifications of a case like this? What role does the press need to play in such a case? How can we avoid being fooled?

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Readability Score: 5.6

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