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WRAL
Buttigieg was briefly separated from his children after police say he was target of false report
Police determined the anonymous report alleging Buttigieg confessed to violent crimes in Alabama was false, and CPS found nothing to substantiate it.
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Traverse Ticker
Pete Buttigieg Target of 'Politically Motivated Hoax' in TC
Buttigieg stated the caller claimed he confessed to violent crimes at an Alabama conference, but he had never been to the town and the report was deemed false.
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Politico
Pete Buttigeig targeted by false abuse allegation in Michigan
Michigan State Police confirmed the anonymous report alleging Buttigieg committed crimes was false, and CPS found no evidence to support the allegation.
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