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Fake news writer dead

Paul Horner became notorious for publishing widely shared fake news stories on Facebook -- especially during the 2016 election. He was found dead in his bed in Arizona at the age of 38. Officials say he had a history of drug abuse and that evidence at the scene suggests it was an accidental overdose.
Sep 27, 2017 (00:39)
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