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Republicans repeat misinformation about ‘crime-ridden’ American cities, but stats say otherwise

Some candidates running for office insist that crime is up, when it isn't.

Marc Conger of Old Bridge, N.J., packs up “Charley Trump” and other Trump items for sale outside of the Donald Trump campaign rally the Liacouras Center at Temple University last month.
Marc Conger of Old Bridge, N.J., packs up “Charley Trump” and other Trump items for sale outside of the Donald Trump campaign rally the Liacouras Center at Temple University last month.Read moreElizabeth Robertson / Staff Photographer