“Screenshot from the Epstein files disclosing the sexual preferences of renowned physicist Stephen Hawking”
Social media posts
Claim dated 4 Jan 2024.
FACTLY rated thisFALSE
What FACTLY found
In the Epstein files, there is no reference to Stephen Hawking observing undressed individuals of short stature solving mathematical problems. No reputable news organization has reported any such document detailing these allegations. The circulating screenshot is likely fabricated
Their words, from the summary they publish with the rating.
In short
This claim spread on social media around 4 January 2024. FACTLY (India) looked into it and published its finding on 10 January 2024, 6 days later. Its rating was “FALSE”.
Where the claim appeared
Links recorded by FACTLY. Some posts may have been deleted since.
This check was done by FACTLY, not by DoesItStand. We list it so you can find it. Their full evidence and reasoning are in their article.