The headline was shocking. "Actress Kristen Stewart hospitalized after traffic altercation" caught the attention of many readers perusing the internet yesterday. The report about a horrifying assault against the Twilight star had fans terrified over the fate of the young actress.
Media Fetcher led with the tragic details of a reported traffic incident. "Actress Kristen Stewart has been reported to be in serious condition and taken to Golden State Regional Hospital after a minor traffic accident that escalated into a physical altercation in Fullerton CA, a suburb 30 minutes south east of Los Angeles."
The story went on to report that three men subsequently beat Kristen to the ground. Media Fetcher quoted a source as saying, "She didn't have a chance against these men who attacked her before she said a single word to them."
It didn't take long for more reliable sources to get to the bottom of this horrible rumor. E! News investigated the story and exposed the source for making fraudulent claims. After talking with Kristen's rep, E! confirmed that there was absolutely no truth to the story.
If careful readers look to the bottom of the page and read the fine print, they will see that there is no truth to what is printed above. The statement reads, "This story was dynamically generated using a generic 'template' and is not factual. Any reference to specific individuals has been 100% fabricated by web site visitors who have created fake stories by entering a name into a blank 'non-specific' template for the purpose of entertainment."
Furthermore, The Golden State Regional Hospital where Kristen was reportedly rushed for treatment does not exist.
Subject: Truth behind Kristen Stewart assault rumor revealed 
Thu Apr 22, 2010 2:43 pm