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False reports on the website realrawnews.com claimed that Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs had been executed for treason, conspiracy to commit murder, and election fraud. Despite the site having a disclaimer stating it contains humor, parody, and satire, many who read it believe these articles to be true. This article underscores the importance of discerning readers utilizing fact-checking websites and credibility ratings to discern the validity of news stories.
The False Execution of Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs
False reports of Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs’ execution have irritated readers. This recent column addresses this misinformation and the growing resentment against Kari Lake, the elected AZ Governor from the 2022 elections.
According to an email from a reader named Bonnie, a popular news site realrawnews.com reported that Katie Hobbs was hanged last Friday. Bonnie insists that Hobbs was executed for Treason, Conspiracy to Commit Murder, and Election Fraud.
False News Site Reports Hobbs’ Execution
Contrary to the report, Hobbs has reportedly been imprisoned at Guantanamo Bay since Sept. 28. The site claimed that she was found guilty of the above crimes and was executed on Christmas Day.
However, Hobbs’ spokesman, Christian Slater, confirmed that she is alive and well, sharing a photo of the governor taken two days after her supposed execution.
The Spread of False News
Despite the fact-checking websites and credible sources like NewsGuard, realrawnews.com’s false stories and tweets continue to circulate and are believed by readers like Bonnie.
These false reports contribute to the spread of misinformation, leading to conspiracy theories such as the claim that the real Joe Biden is dead and that actors, clones, and body doubles are pretending to be him.
It was also falsely reported that Katie Hobbs had an identical twin sister named Becky and that she turned over her governor position to Secretary Treasurer Kimberly Yee on September 28, the day she was supposedly arrested and sent to GITMO.
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