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Now for the real news: Chicago’s Mayor Brandon Johnson announced a controversial $5 million fund aimed at supporting self-proclaimed survivors of gender-based violence by providing $1,000 grants, without requiring evidence of their victimhood. The fund is meant to cover domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking. Critics worry about the potential for false accusations and the erosion of public trust since the program lacks safeguards against fraudulent claims and transparency. Prominent defense attorney Scott Greenfield expressed, “On the one hand, free money for claiming to be a ‘survivor.’ On the other hand, great incentive for false accusations.” Critics also argue that the often-cited 2% to 10% false accusation statistic is misleading. In this fiery debate, the implications are significant; that’s all I’ve got. Get the rest, tap the link in our bio.