FAKE STORY - ARRESTS AT BUNDY RANCH

Posted on April 16, 2014 by waffles in Hoaxes & Rumors

A report today claims that 16 protesters were arrested at the Bundy Ranch in Nevada. Is this true or false?

The story is fake.

It was published by the fake news website National Report, which posts outlandish stories in the name of satire. In the fake report, we read:
The standoff in Nevada reached new heights this afternoon as armed federal agents began arresting militia members gathered to protest in support of Cliven Bundy. 

About National Report

National Report has a disclaimer which states that the website produces satirical content. The disclaimer – which has been removed on several occasions – reads:
*DISCLAIMER: National Report is a news and political satire web publication, which may or may not use real names, often in semi-real or mostly fictitious ways. All news articles contained within National Report are fiction, and presumably fake news. Any resemblance to the truth is purely coincidental . The views expressed by writers on this site are theirs alone and are not reflective of the fine journalistic and editorial integrity of National Report. Advice given is NOT to be construed as professional. If you are in need of professional help (and you may be if you are on this page), please consult a professional. National Report is intended for a mature audience and not for children under the age of 18.

Bundy Ranch

Cliven Bundy’s son Dave was arrested in the early days of the standoff, but no arrests have been made since. Tensions cooled over the weekend, but Nevada Senator Harry Reid was quoted as saying, “Well it’s not over. We can’t have an American people that violate the law and just walk away from it, so it’s not over.”

Bottom Line

Arrests were not made at the Bundy Ranch in Nevada. This report comes from a fake news website which publishes outlandish stories.
Source: Multiple Militia Members Arrested at Bundy Ranch, Charged with Domestic Terrorism (National Report)

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