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1,827 claims on this topic checked by other fact-checking organisations. Topics are sorted by the words in each claim and cover English-language checks.

Checked by FACTLY15 Nov 2024IndiaCrime and security
Social media posts

“The image shows a tweet from Delhi CM Atishi Marlena statting that the people of Delhi will defeat the BJP due to the atrocities and sexual assaults against Kejriwal in Tihar Jail.”

FACTLY rated this: FALSE

FACTLY says: The viral tweet came from the parody account @atishi_maarlena not Delhi CM Atishi Marlena. The bio of the account clarified it was for fun and satire. The official X handle of Atishi Marlena is @AtishiAAP, and no such t…

Checked by Vera Files12 Nov 2024PhilippinesCrime and security
Robert Ace Barbers

“Citing a VERA Files article, Rep. Robert Ace Barbers claims only 73 persons were killed in anti-drug police operations from July 2022 to the end of 2023.”

Vera Files rated this: Inaccurate

Vera Files says: The VERA Files article, written by researchers from UP's Third World Studies Center, noted 342 drug-related deaths in the first year of the Marcos administration alone. The number has grown to 506 deaths by the end of 2…

Checked by PolitiFact5 Nov 2024United StatesCrime and security
Donald Trump, Former President

“As California attorney general, (Kamala Harris) redefined child sex trafficking, assault with a deadly weapon, and rape of an unconscious person as a totally nonviolent crime.”

PolitiFact rated this: False

PolitiFact says: CA's Prop 57 allowed "nonviolent offenders" to be considered earlier for parole. It relied on existing laws to define "nonviolent." Harris didn't propose the law, but had to write ballot language as Attorney General.

Checked by Vera Files28 Oct 2024PhilippinesCrime and security
Social media posts

“A U.S. court junked serious charges of human trafficking, forced labor, and money laundering after the accused KOJC leader Marissa Dueñas entered a plea bargaining agreement.”

Vera Files rated this: False

Vera Files says: There are no cases of human trafficking, forced labor and money laundering against Dueñas in the U.S. She was charged with conspiracy to commit an offense against the U.S., fraud and misuse of visas and marriage fraud.

Checked by FACTLY25 Oct 2024IndiaCrime and security
Social media posts

“Video of Nashik Police Commissioner issuing a directive prohibiting the playing of bhajans and kirtans (Hindu devotional songs) during the Azaan (Islamic call to prayer).”

FACTLY rated this: MISLEADING

FACTLY says: This viral video dates back to 2022 and shows the former Nashik Police Commissioner issuing a directive prohibiting the playing of Hindu devotional songs during the azan. This directive was issued in response to the con…