HATE CRIME HOAX: Oregon Politician Claimed He Received Racist Letter. He Wrote It To Himself.

On June 24^th, local media outlets in Oregon ran with a story from Jonathan Lopez – who recently ran for public office – that claimed he had received a racist letter. Lopez posted the alleged letter on his Facebook account where it was shared by hundreds within the first 24 hours. The post has since been removed.

KEPR is one of the outlets that reported Lopez’s claim.