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Claimant: Social Media
Claim: In August 2026, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey unveiled a statue of Molech, a pagan god associated in the Bible with child sacrifice, in front of the state Capitol.
Rating: BLATANT LIE
Explanation: No such statue was unveiled at the Massachusetts State House. The claim originated as satire and was later circulated as though it described a real event.
Date: 08/24/2026
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Last Updated on August 24, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check