Case of Arrests in India for Alleged Plot to Assassinate Prime Minister Modi

The Sunday Story by NPR follows the case of sixteen people arrested in India for allegedly plotting to assassinate Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The defendants claim they were falsely accused and evidence was fabricated. One defendant, Rev. Stan Swamy, died while fighting to clear his name.

False Accusations Against Resource Center Matamoros

Gabriela Zavala, the director of Resource Center Matamoros, received death threats after her NGO was falsely accused of distributing flyers urging migrants to illegally vote for Joe Biden. The flyers were found in a migrant encampment in Matamoros, Mexico, but Zavala had no involvement. The situation escalated due to a social media thread posted by a conservative group, leading to hateful messages and misinformation about Zavala's stance.

False Accusations Against Non-Profit in Mexico

A right-wing video site falsely accuses a non-profit organization of encouraging migrants to vote for President Biden through flyers distributed at a migrant encampment in Matamoros, Mexico. The non-profit, Resource Center Matamoros, denies the claims and faces online threats as a result. The situation highlights the ongoing issue of false narratives about noncitizens swaying election outcomes and the push for more restrictive voting laws in the U.S.

TV writer abusing actor Richard Gadd

Author Richard Osman reveals that the TV industry knows the identity of the writer who abused actor Richard Gadd, but no one is publicly naming him. Fan speculation has led to false accusations, causing harm to innocent individuals.

False Accusations Against Balaji Srinivasan by The New Republic

The New Republic published false information about tech entrepreneur Balaji Srinivasan, claiming he called for ethnically cleansing San Francisco. Srinivasan actually spoke about being ethnically cleansed himself, not calling for it. The New Republic has faced criticism for not retracting or correcting the article.

Lawsuit against LAPD and District Attorney George Gascón

Actor Joseph Gatt files a $40 million lawsuit against LAPD, city of Los Angeles, and District Attorney George Gascón for falsely labeling him as a serial pedophile. The lawsuit details a sordid saga involving a 16-year-old fan, a botched police probe, and alleged misconduct by officials. Gatt, known for his role in Game of Thrones, seeks justice and to recover his lost reputation and career.

Bernie Moreno vs. Associated Press

Republican Senate candidate Bernie Moreno vows to fight back against hit pieces by the Associated Press, claiming they are attempting to destroy his reputation with false accusations. Moreno criticizes his opponents for capitalizing on the story, highlighting their willingness to compromise values for power.