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False child abuse reports don’t just hurt the people they’re aimed at. They also pull investigators away from children who genuinely need protection. The woman who made false allegations against Pete Buttigieg may now face criminal charges, while Michigan is also investigating how authorities handled a case that separated his family before basic fact-checking was completed. No matter who the target is, knowingly weaponizing child abuse allegations undermines trust in the system and makes it harder to protect real victims. #PeteButtigieg #ChildWelfare #Accountability #FalseReports #LGBTQ