India, March 27 -- One of the recent controversies was sparked by a social media fight between Candace Owens and Laura Loomer when it emerged that Owens husband George Farmer has been accused of having raped his victim. The confrontation spread rapidly on the internet, making political pundits, fans, and foes a frenzied debate over fake news, reputations, and accountability on the internet. The event highlights the power a viral claim may have in making the public narrative quickly, despite the facts remaining controversial or obscure.

Laura Loomer's Claim Triggers Controversy

The controversy started when Loomer posted what she termed an arrest record of an individual known as George Farmer as a direct tag to Owens. She was wondering wh...