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An arts school where Epstein allegedly preyed on students reveals decades of abuse Paul Busch was 16 years old when he was sexually abused by his ballet teacher at the Interlochen Center for the Arts in 2005.

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What happened

An arts school where Epstein allegedly preyed on students reveals decades of abuse Paul Busch was 16 years old when he was sexually abused by his ballet teacher at the Interlochen Center for the Arts in 2005.

Why it matters

At the time, Busch told NPR, he was living away from his parents, wanted more than anything to be a professional dancer and revered the teacher who harmed him.

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Claim 1: “Six people were arrested and more than $12 million in petroleum products, luxury goods, cars and cash were seized as part of an alleged multi-state [oil theft ring].”
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The provided evidence consists of irrelevant Wikipedia entries (the musical 'Six', the number 6, Six Flags, and unrelated Texas events). No evidence was found regarding an oil theft ring or the seizure of $12 million.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The West Freeway Church of Christ shooting took place on December 29, 2019, in White Settlement, Texas, United States. Keith Thomas Kinnunen killed two people in the congregation with a shotgun before…
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Claim 2: “American flags were lowered to half-staff across the country to honor Dolly Parton.”
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web search NEUTRAL — Tributes continue pouring in for Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at 80, as President Trump orders flags lowered in her honor. … ...ещё.
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Claim 3: “Paul Busch was 16 years old when he was sexually abused by his ballet teacher at the Interlochen Center for the Arts in 2005.”
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Multiple independent cross-references from Flipboard confirm the specific details regarding Paul Busch, his age, the location (Interlochen Center for the Arts), and the year (2005).
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Barrett Conrad Foa (born September 18, 1977) is an American singer, dancer, and actor. He is best known for his performances in Broadway theatre. He has played many leading characters in Off-Broadway …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Dolly Parton's Heartstrings, or simply Heartstrings, is an American anthology dramedy television series that premiered on November 22, 2019, on Netflix.
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