Haitian Times faced harassment, including a "swatting" incident, due to a debunked pet-eating story.
The Haitian Times, a news outlet for the Haitian-American community, has faced significant harassment after reporting on a debunked story about immigrants eating pets in Ohio, initially spread by Donald Trump and JD Vance. The harassment includes racist messages and a "swatting" incident involving police at an editor's home. In response to threats, the outlet canceled a community forum and disabled comments on related articles, yet remains committed to truth-telling.
September 18, 2024
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