One example was the assertion that a seven-year FBI study…
““One example was the assertion that a seven-year FBI study revealed no evidence of organized cult or ritual activity in the United States. In reality there is no such study. The day following the ABC program, my office contacted the FBI and requested a copy of the alleged study. The bureau responded in writing indicating that no such study existed. [referring to the Lanning report - Lanning, K. V. (1992) Investigator's guide to allegations of "ritual" child abuse. Quantico, VA: National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime.]””
About This Quote
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A claimed FBI study on ritual child abuse never existed; the request revealed no such report.
In simple terms: The alleged study was a myth.
Key Takeaway
Verify sources before citing.
Themes
investigation
media literacy
truth
Mood
skeptical
critical
Type
Abuse:0
Child abuse:0
Coverup:0
Crime:0
Cult:0
Education:0
Fbi:0
Federal-bureau-of-investigation:0
Ritual-abuse:0
Satanic:0
Satanic-ritual-abuse:0
Sra:0
Allegations Ritual:0
Year Fbi:0
Fbi Study:0
Alleged Study:0
Fbi Requested:0
When to use this quote
- journalism
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Key Concepts
government
research
Questions to Reflect On
- How to verify official reports?
- What are consequences of false claims?
A Different Perspective
Misinformation can spread quickly.