Highest murder rate in 47 years? The FBI numbers say no.
WHEN & WHERE WAS IT SAID?
When: Feb 7, 2017
Where: Meeting with the National Sheriffs' Association, White House
Original context / reporting ↗the murder rate in our country is the highest it's been in 47 years
WHAT HE SAID (WORD FOR WORD, SADLY)
He said the murder rate was the highest in 47 years.
WHEN AND WHERE (THE RECEIPTS HAVE A CALENDAR)
Meeting with the National Sheriffs' Association at the White House, Feb. 7, 2017.
WHAT THE RECORD SHOWS (BRING SNACKS)
- FBI data put the 2015 murder rate at an estimated 4.9 homicides per 100,000 residents, slightly above 2014 (4.4) but far below 1980 (10.2).
- CBS News noted the national crime rate remains near historic lows.
WHY THIS MATTERS
Up from a low point is not a 47-year high.
FBI data put the 2015 murder rate at an estimated 4.9 homicides per 100,000 residents, slightly above 2014 (4.4) but far below 1980 (10.2). CBS News noted the national crime rate remains near historic lows.
Finding: FalseBold. Wrong, but bold.
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