In this week's Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald explores claims that an Illinois law fines drivers who hold a pet in their lap, President Joe Biden gave away state secrets in a meeting with leaders of India, a social media post shows protesters in an open van in France and more.
A recent social media post claims Illinois drivers, who operate a vehicle with a pet on their lap, are in violation of the law.
In February, Rep. Jawaharial Williams introduced House Bill 2910, which in part read,"A person who holds an animal in the person's lap while operating a motor vehicle is guilty of a petty offense and is subject to a fine of $50." Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene shared the video, along with the comment,"Joe Biden's brain is going and he's literally admitting his crimes out loud."
Photo from French movie, not violence Violence and rioting broke out last week in France after a teenage boy was shot and killed by police during a traffic stop. The image of protesters riding in an open van is a screenshot from the French film"Athena," which premiered at the Venice Film Festival in August 2022 and was released on Netflix later that year.
The post shares a story with the headline,"Typically Sold-Out Garth Brooks Plays to a Half-Empty Arena: 'It Was Embarrassing.'"
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