The aftermath of misinformation about Haitians in Ohio

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The aftermath of misinformation about Haitians in Ohio

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Fediverse vs Disinformation@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish · 2 months ago

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — Vilbrun Dorsainvil said he fled his home country, Haiti, after someone tried to kidnap him. Three ye

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