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Oprah Winfrey denies ‘awful, fake’ rumours
Billionaire actress, author and overall boss media mogul Oprah Winfrey
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March 18, 2020

Oprah Winfrey denies ‘awful, fake’ rumours

American media mogul Oprah Winfrey was in

full damage control on Wednesday (March 18) as she categorically denied allegations

that she was arrested by federal investigators for sex trafficking crimes.

The billionairess, who was trending on Twitter after rumours circulated that she was among a group of celebrities apprehended by police, blasted the accusations as awful and false.

“Just got a phone call that my name is

trending. And being trolled for some awful FAKE thing. It’s NOT TRUE. Haven’t

been raided, or arrested,†she said.

In the single tweet, Winfrey continued she

was doing her best to observe social distancing in the wake of the novel

coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and urges her 42.8 million followers to do the

same.

Just got a phone call that my name is trending. And being trolled for some awful FAKE thing. It’s NOT TRUE. Haven’t been raided, or arrested. Just sanitizing and self distancing with the rest of the world. Stay safe everybody.Ÿ™Ÿ¾â€” Oprah Winfrey (@Oprah)

Just got a phone call that my name is trending. And being trolled for some awful FAKE thing. It’s NOT TRUE. Haven’t been raided, or arrested. Just sanitizing and self distancing with the rest of the world. Stay safe everybody.Ÿ™Ÿ¾â€” Oprah Winfrey (@Oprah) March 18, 2020

“Just sanitizing and self-distancing with

the rest of the world. Stay safe everybody,†she added.

The rumours, started by conspiracy theory

platform QAnon, claimed that the American was embroiled in a global sex

trafficking ring.

Why does Oprah get to say “it’s not true†in a flimsy tweet yet Michael Jackson bleed on national television eack week to dispel fake rumors & prove his innocence via a lengthy public trial, and a 10+ year FBI investigation and in his death Oprah still doubted him. I don’t get it— Regina&Roger (@RogerStan123)

Why does Oprah get to say “it’s not true†in a flimsy tweet yet Michael Jackson bleed on national television eack week to dispel fake rumors & prove his innocence via a lengthy public trial, and a 10+ year FBI investigation and in his death Oprah still doubted him. I don’t get it— Regina&Roger (@RogerStan123) March 18, 2020

One QAnon Facebook post further purported

that a house in Boca Raton, Florida, which they say belongs to Oprah, was

seized, roped off with red tape.

The allegations spread on every single

social media platform, with Winfrey becoming a trending topic almost instantly

on Twitter.

While some have not fanned the flames of the conspiracy, the billionairess’ documented relationships with known paedophiles and sex offenders have effectively cemented a case against Oprah in the eyes of others.

The — Dawn Michael, PhDŸ’— (@SexCounseling)

The — Dawn Michael, PhDŸ’— (@SexCounseling) #Oprah is trending today about being arrested for sex trafficking, I don’t know if this is true or not, but what is obvious is her friendship with many people that have commited crimes against humanity. Like John of God, Weinstein, Epstein and others slowly coming out.March 18, 2020

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