Did Kamala Harris forget to plug in her earphones in a staged photo?! Take a look at the viral claims, and find out what the facts really are!
Claim : Kamala Harris forgot to plug in her earphones in staged photo!
On 29 September 2024, Kamala Harris’ office released a photo of the Vice President being briefed by FEMA on Hurricane Helene, which the statement:
I was just briefed by @FEMA_Deanne Criswell on the latest developments about the ongoing impacts of Hurricane Helene. We also discussed our Administration’s continued actions to support emergency response and recovery.
I also spoke with @NC_Governor Cooper about the ongoing rescue and recovery efforts in North Carolina.
Our Administration will continue to stay in constant contact with state and local officials to ensure communities have the support and resources they need.
Doug and my thoughts are with all those who lost loved ones and those whose homes, businesses, and communities were damaged or destroyed during this disaster.
Some people quickly claimed or suggested that she staged / faked the photo, and forgot to plug in her earphones!
Donald J. Trump : Another FAKE and STAGED photo from someone who has no clue what she is doing. You have to plug the cord into the phone for it to work! Biden and Harris abandoned Americans in Afghanistan. They sacrificed Americans to an Open Border, and now, they have left Americans to drown in North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, and elsewhere in the South. Under this Administration, Americans always come last, because we have “leaders” who have no idea how to lead!
Laura Loomer : @KamalaHarris is pretending to write on a piece of blank paper and is pretending to listen to a call from FEMA about Hurricane Helene, but her headphones aren’t even plugged into her phone!!
Oh my god. 😯😯 Kamala Harris is literally Retarded.
Collin Rugg : She is so busy writing on her paper with nothing on it that she forgot to plug in her headphones. Very common mistake!
Brian Craig : ANOTHER PHOTO-OP FAKE: Kamala Harris Pretends to Be Briefed on Hurricane Helene Damages But Her Earphones Are Not Attached to the Phone
Truth : Kamala Harris did not forget to plug in her earphones in staged photo!
This appears to be yet another example of fake news created about Kamala Harris, and here are the reasons why…
Apple removed iPhone audio port in 2016
First, let me just point out that Apple removed the audio port from the iPhone, with the release of iPhone 7 in September 2016 – 8 years ago.
The phone on the table appears to have an action button, and is either an iPhone 15 or an iPhone 16 – both of which lack any audio port to plug in a pair of wired earphones.
If Kamala Harris was using that iPhone to speak to FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, she would either use a USB Type C to 3.5 mm dongle to connect to her wired earphones, or used it in speaker mode.
There was no wire connected to the phone
Some fact checkers have countered, claiming that the white earphone cable was connected to the phone. That’s not possible, as the iPhone 15/16 does not have an audio port – as I pointed out above.
The white “cable” is actually reflected light off the aluminium frame of the table, which has an elevated lip to prevent items from sliding off.
Kamala Harris is likely using a second, different phone, because she has been observed using wired earphones with a black rectangular phone (example), and the earphones connected to its bottom left.
That rules out any iPhone (even with a USB dongle). It would almost certainly be an Android smartphone with a 3.5 mm audio port on the lower left side, likely the Samsung Galaxy A52, or the Nokia G60. It is also possible, even likely, that she’s using a custom-designed phone for secure communications.
In any case, if she was listening to Deanne Criswell on her wired earphones, the phone they are connected to is not visible in that photo, and is most likely on her lap, or perhaps even in her pocket.
Papers on table were likely blurred or edited
Kamala Harris was also mocked for apparently writing nothing on a blank piece of paper. However, it is likely that the photo was edited to blur or remove all visible text on the papers.
If you look closely at the photo, you will notice that the paper in the foreground and even the paper napkin was blurred out. This was likely done for PR / security reasons.
After all, who can forget the staged October 2020 photo op at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, in which then President Donald Trump was caught signing his name on a piece of blank paper with a marker pen.
Ultimately, this is yet another example of political fake news surrounding the upcoming 2024 US Presidential election. Here are some other examples I fact checked recently:
As the 2024 US Presidential election draws close, you can expect more of such fake news to appear, so be wary and skeptical!
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Did Kamala Harris fake a photo with her long-dead grandmother to prove that she’s Black?! Take a look at the viral claims, and find out what the facts really are!
Claim : Kamala Harris faked photo with her long-dead grandmother!
Some people are claiming or suggesting (example / example / example) that Kamala Harris faked a photo with her long-dead grandmother to prove that she’s Black!
As evidence, they are sharing a video by Candace Owens and/or a website screenshot showing that Kamala Harris’ grandmother died 4 years before she was born. Here is a transcript of the Candace Owens video:
As speculated, we were able to confirm that Kamala’s black grandmother that she showed us in that picture died in 1960, before Kamala was born. I can show you right now, her death certificate.
Let’s take a look at Beryl’s death certificate, which confirms, as you can see there, it says that she died in July of 1960. It also tells us on the right hand side, you guys will probably have to zoom in on this, but she died of a uterine infection, fibroids due to a hysterectomy.
It has her listed as 39 years. That’s actually a couple of years off from 1917. So somebody may have gotten their math wrong here, but you once again see that it lists her birthplace as Saint Anne.
And so this is a huge scandal. Just an absolutely huge. Scandalous. Kamala Harris published in her book that she was standing next to her grandma, Beryl. But Grandma Beryl died in 1960, 4 years before Kamala Harris was born.
So who the hell is the real Beryl? Who is that woman standing next to Kamala Harris? And do you know what I noticed about that woman standing next to her? She looks a lot like the woman that Kamala Harris claims in her book is her great grandmother, Iris.
Now, that’s Iris Finnegan. Here’s the book with my great grandmother, Iris Finnegan in Jamaica. Now, I’m going to give you the side-by-side of Iris and her alleged daughter, Beryl, who died at 39. Now, that woman on the right is not 39. years old. She’s clearly much more advanced in her age.
I mean, we know black don’t crack. I mean, that’s just a scientific fact. So I would put that woman on the right hand side, who she tried to pass off as Beryl, and I think is the exact same person. I would say that that woman looks to be about 65, and then it looks like she’s more advanced on the left hand side. The great grandmother. That’s the same person.
When I just believe my own eyes, we’re looking at the same person. What do you guys think when you look at those photos? How the hell does a person who is the Vice President of the United States pass off a book, claim that these people that are in her book are her black relatives, and nobody bats an eyelash or does even a peripheral search to recognise that the woman that she put forth is implausibly her grandmother?
And by the way, I’m going to say this, and people can be offended, but the first thing that I thought when I saw the photo of her sitting on her great grandmother’s lap was that this doesn’t look like a grandparent affection going on here.
This woman looks like she could be working for the family. Quite literally, I thought to myself, this woman looks like she could be the help, and I thought that because there’s a lack of affection there. Do you know what I mean?
But there’s no, like, in both of the photos, there’s a lack of affection. It’s just like a woman standing next to her. And I obviously know that that was a circumstance when you’re talking about a family that had a ton of plantations, which is the reality. She descends from Irish slavers.
That’s a fact that Kamala Harris cannot deny. She descends from wealthy Irish slavers, who virtually owned, they did own the town. They named the town. It was Hamilton Town, then it was Brown’s Town in Jamaica. He had over 1,000 slaves, okay? It would follow that there would be held around the house.
And I’m just gonna put here as a question mark, not as a fact, if they’re looking at some of these photos of people who became like family, and they’re trying to pass them off as relatives, again, not a fact, a huge question mark, but my instinct tells me that that person is actually not her family member.
And if it is, well, Kamala’s got some explaining to do. How did she meet Grandma Beryl almost 20 years after Grandma Beryl died? Because Kamala Harris looks to be about 20 in that photo that she presented.
Truth : Kamala Harris did not fake photo with her long-dead grandmother!
This is yet another example of fake news about Kamala Harris, and here are the reasons why…
Kamala Harris’ grandmother is Beryl Christie Harris
First, let me just start by pointing out that Kamala Harris’ grandmother was born Beryl Christie Finegan, and was later known as Beryl Christie Harris after her marriage to Oscar Joseph Harris.
Claim appears to be based on wrong record
The claim that Kamala Harris’ grandmother died 4 years before she was born appears to be based on the wrong death record on an open-source website called Find a Grave. That could explain why people are sharing a screenshot, instead of the link to the actual page.
If you go to the actual page for Memorial ID 272680650, you will notice it is for a different woman – Beril Madeline Finegan Harris.
The memorial page also does not show a photo of Kamala Harris’ grandmother, and instead shows the death certificate in Candace Owens’ video. Is this the source she relied on?
Details on the Find a Grave website appears to be open-sourced, allowing members to edit details, and upload photos and images.
If we look at the links Google cached (upper right corner of my screenshot above), we can see that the page changed from Beryl Christie Finegan Harris (1921-1960) to Beril Magdeline Finegan Harris (1917-1960).
In other words, information on such websites is not only open to abuse, it is susceptible to mistakes, and should not be considered reliable or accurate.
Death registration form appears to be of a different woman
The death registration form that Candace Owens showed in her video appears to be a spinster (unmarried) woman who worked as a clerk, and died when she was just 39 years old.
Her name appeared to be Beryl Christie, which would mean that her surname was Christie. That would rule her out as Kamala Harris’ grandmother, whose surname was Finegan, while her married name was Harris.
It’s a bit hard to read the cursive writing, but it appears that Ms. Beryl Christie died while undergoing a hysterectomy after suffering peritonitis and paralytic ileus from uterine fibroids.
The family member who reported her death appears to be Muriel Murray. That does not sound like anyone in the Finegan or Harris family.
Also, Beryl Christie appeared to have been living at 28 Blue Castle Drive in the St. Andrew Parish, but died in the district and parish of Kingston. That’s a distance from the St. Ann parish she was born, and where she gave birth to Donald J. Harris – Kamala Harris’ father.
It is likely that Kamala Harris’ grandmother died on 3 September 1995, as this death certificate (credit : The Sassiest Minx in MN) shows – about 5 years after Kamala Harris took that photo with her in 1990.
Her name is listed as Beryl Finnegan (her maiden name), which could explain why her condition was listed as spinster (she was actually a widower as her husband, Patrick, died in 1928).
The death certificate also showed that Beryl Finnegan was born, lived and died in the St. Ann parish. And the person who reported her death was a Douglas Finnegan – likely a member of her own family.
If this death certificate is accurate, Kamala Harris’ grandmother died when she was 81 years old, from septicaemia caused by bed sore(s).
If this is the actual death certificate for Kamala Harris’ grandmother, Beryl, she would have been born in 1914 (not 1917 or 1921).
It would correlate with the photo Kamala Harris took with her, while she was in Jamaica in 1990. There is no way the lady in that photo is in her thirties. She looked like she was at least in her 60s or 70s.
It is unlikely that Kamala Harris took a photo with her paternal great grandmother Iris in the 1990s and tried to pass it off as her grandmother Beryl instead.
That’s because “Miss Iris” (born Iris Finegan in 1888) died in 1981 (source), while that photo was supposedly taken in 1990.
Kamala Harris’ paternal great grandmother would have been 102 years old in 1990, if she did not pass away 9 years earlier.
The two woman look alike because they are mother (Iris) and daughter (Beryl). It’s not a magic trick. It’s not Photoshop.
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Was this man shot by Iranian security forces with buckshot, or infected with mpox / monkeypox?! Take a look at the viral photo, and find out what the facts really are!
Updated @ 2024-08-21 : Added Ama Llulla network fact check, and more details Originally posted @ 2024-08-20
Claim : This man was shot with buckshot, not infected with monkeypox!
Some people are claiming that the famous photo of a man with multiple black scabs was not infected with monkeypox, but rather, he was shot by Iranian security forces with buckshot.
Debbie Crawford : Fake pic! That is a guy that got shot with Buckshot years ago, stop with the fear porn already
Kevin McKernan : It’s a buckshot injury you PhDarded NPC.
Tarek : this is not monkey pox..i am in Congo and help with hospitals.. this is just a protestor shot with buckshot in Iran
Truth : This man was infected with monkeypox, not shot with buckshot!
This appears to be an example of (accidental?) fake news circulating on social media, and here are the reasons why…
Fact #1 : False claims based on Iran HRM article
It appears that people who claimed that this photo actually shows a man who was shot by Iranian security forces with buckshot, based their opinions on an Iran Human Rights Monitor (HRM) article that was posted on 8 November 2022 (archive). Here’s an excerpt:
Shooting to kill, an unretouched image of Iran regime
A documentary on the Iranian regime’s use of shotguns against Iranian protesters
State forces in Iran fire the shotguns with pellets as alternatives to live ammunition against protesters. This use of arms is an act against international laws. A shotgun is not only considered a deadly weapon, but it accidentally harms anyone in its range. Children and the elderly are all possible targets, even passers-by and those who may not be participating in protests.
The Iran HRM article posted a slightly-cropped photo of the man with dozens of large black scabs, with the description – “A citizen hit by buckshot“.
The truth is – the viral photo was wrongly labelled by Iran Human Rights Monitor, as a victim of buckshot fired by Iranian security forces.
This photo was taken by Dr. Hiram Jerónimo, a Mexican infectious disease specialist, who posted it on 11 October 2022 – almost a month before the Iran HRM article.
He confirmed that the man was an immunocompromised patient who suffered a severe case of monkeypox (Viruela símica) with more than 250 lesions.
Obviously, this photo was taken in Mexico by Dr. Jerónimo, and could not have been taken in Iran.
Fact #3 : A single buckshot wound would not present like this
The Iran HRM article suggests that the man might have been shot with a 12-gauge shotgun firing either #4 buckshot or 00 buckshot, due to the size of the wounds.
However, if you take a closer look, you can see that the wounds extend all around his body – around both sides, and all the way to his head and even the ears! It would be quite impossible for him to be shot with so many pellets in a single shot. I counted over 105 large black scabs in that photo, and there’s more if you count the healed pockmarks.
For those wounds to be caused by a shotgun, he would have been shot multiple times – at least 4 to 12 times, based on the number of wounds. He would also “need” to be shot at different angles, for the buckshot to hit his back, his head, as well as both left and right sides.
If that man was really shot multiple times by a 12-gauge shotgun, he would have likely died, even if they used smaller buckshot.
Buckshot wounds look different, and would also not protrude outwards like pox-like bumps, which is how monkeypox / mpox presents (source).
Fact #4 : Some wounds have healed
If you look closely at the photo, you can also see circular scars of healed wounds on the man’s back.
Unless he got shot with buckshot on two different occasions days or weeks apart, it is far more likely that those are healed monkeypox scars.
Fact #5 : Ama Llulla confirmed this in February 2023
Ama Llulla – the Peruvian fact-checking network, actually fact checked this viral photo in a February 2023 article, and confirmed that it was a photo of an immunocompromised patient suffering from severe monkeypox (mpox) which was posted by Dr. José Hiram Hernández Jerónimo on 11 October 2022.
It also confirmed that the photo was incorrectly circulated as someone who was injured during the protests in Iran (translated):
It should be noted that the image of the patient has previously been circulated incorrectly, claiming that he was injured during the protests in Iran. In a statement from ‘Stichting Van De Familieleden’ (SF), a non-profit organization dedicated to defending human rights in Iran, the photo in question was published with the claim that it depicted ‘a civilian hit by pellets.’
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Did the Harris-Walz campaign use fake crowd photos created using generative AI technology?! Take a look at the viral video, and find out what the facts really are!
Claim : Harris-Walz campaign used fake AI crowd photos!
Some people are sharing photos, which they claim prove that the Harris-Walz campaign got caught using fake crowd photos created using generative AI technology!
Donald Trump : Has anyone noticed that Kamala CHEATED at the airport? There was nobody at the plane, and she “A.l.’d” it, and showed a massive “crowd” of so-called followers, BUT THEY DIDN’T EXIST! She was turned in by a maintenance worker at the airport when he noticed the fake crowd picture, but there was nobody there, later confirmed by the reflection of the mirror like finish on the Vice Presidential Plane. She’s a CHEATER. She had NOBODY waiting, and the “crowd” looked like 10,000 people! Same thing is happening with her fake “crowds” at her speeches. This is the way the Democrats win Elections, by CHEATING – And they’re even worse at the Ballot Box. She should be disqualified because the creation of a fake image is ELECTION INTERFERENCE. Anyone who does that will cheat at ANYTHING!
Dinesh D’Souza : Check the reflection in the plane. Does this look like a real picture to you?
Chuck Callesto : BREAKING REPORT: Harris campaign BUSTED using FAKE crowd photo at campaign rally stop..
Blaire White (screenshot) : Kamala Harris using AI to inflate crowds is so INSANE that it’s taken me seeing 5+ examples to believe it.
Laura Loomer : Kamala Harris’s campaign is using AI to manipulate her campaign photos and videos. And it’s all being orchestrated by @MikeNellis, a senior advisor to Kamala Harris who works with Loren Merchan, the daughter of Judge Juan Merchan as I have previously reported.
Truth : Harris-Walz campaign did not use fake AI crowd photos!
This is yet another example of fake news about the 2024 US Presidential election, and here are the reasons why…
Fact #1 : Airport photo is genuine and was not created by AI
Many people, including former President Donald Trump, falsely claimed that the Harris-Walz campaign faked photos of the crowd that greeted Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport.
The photo is genuine, and is one of the many taken and posted by people who attended the event, which was attended by thousands of people, as well as prominent politicians. It was also live streamed by dozens of news channel.
In addition, Shayan Sardarizadeh of BBC Verify checked the metadata of the original photo, and confirmed that it was taken using an iPhone 12 Pro Max on 7 August at 18:28 local time.
While it is possible that some photos might have been digitally manipulated to make them appear fake, or created by generative AI software, the size of the crowd is indisputable. According to the local news outlet MLive, “about about 15,000 people filled the hangar, the crowd spilling out onto the tarmac.”
Fact #2 : Telephoto lens make the crowd appear closer than it really is
People are pointing to the reflection of Air Force Two’s fuselage and engine cowling, which appear to show the hangar but no sign of any people. That does not mean the photo was created by AI.
For one thing – the photo appears to have been taken using a telephoto lens, which makes the crowd appear much closer to Air Force Two than it really is.
As this video below shows, the crowd was actually located close to the hangar, and a considerable distance away from Air Force Two. Hence, they would not be so obviously seen in the reflection of Air Force Two’s fuselage or engine cowling.
Fact #3 : Reflections are “compressed” on curved surfaces
The second reason why you don’t see the large crowds visibly reflected on Air Force Two’s fuselage and engine cowling is because they are curved surfaces, on which reflections would appear compressed.
It may seem silly but let me just point out that the fuselage and engine cowling of Air Force Two are cylindrical. Like funhouse mirrors, shiny cylindrical surfaces distort reflections, and will not reflect an image like a flat mirror.
If you look closely, you can see how the hangar appears compressed vertically – it appears to be very long, but squashed flat, like someone sat on it. You can actually see the crowd in that photo – it just appears as a dark line because its reflection was compressed vertically by the curved surface.
This video, which was created by someone else (sorry, I don’t know who, but will update this article with the correct credit when I identify the creator) recreated the scene using Blender, to show and explain why the crowd’s reflection can be seen in the photo – they just appear compressed.
Some conspiracists pointed out that the aircraft in the photo lacks a tail number, with some pointing out that Air Force Two should have the tail number 80002.
While generative AI can and do create images with distorted or even missing text, that is no the case with the viral photo of Air Force Two at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport.
The truth is – the US Air Force started removing tail numbers and other individually-identifying markings from its C-32A and C-32B executive and personnel transport jets for operational security reasons.
In fact, when JD Vance – the Republican candidate for Vice President recently walked up to Air Force Two in Wisconsin on 7 August 2024, photos and videos clearly show that it lacked any tail number.
Fact #5 : AI stadium crowd photo was not created by Harris-Walz campaign
The viral stadium photo, which purportedly shows supporters of the Harris-Walz campaign, was created using generative AI software. There are many obvious signs of generative AI in that viral photo, as many people have pointed out.
However, it was not created or shared by the Harris-Walz campaign. It was created and posted (archive) by a parody account on X (formerly Twitter) called Dr. Literaleigh A Pheline 🇺🇦🏳️🌈 (@Sarcasmcat24).
When American YouTuber and political commentator, Blair White, shared that photo, @Sarcasmcat24pointed out to her that it was AI-generated:
That’s a photo that I generated with AI
Zoom in a bit, you’ll see that the faces aren’t even well developed.
Yeah, I run a parody account, glad you enjoyed the post! 😜
White has since deleted her post, but many continue to post this fake photo (on the right) and falsely claim that it was posted or created by the Harris-Walz campaign. That’s simply not true.
Fact #6 : This is just political fake news
Ultimately, this is yet another example of political fake news surrounding the upcoming 2024 US Presidential election. Here are some other examples I fact checked recently:
As the 2024 US Presidential election draws close, you can expect more of such fake news to appear, so be wary and skeptical!
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Did Sylvester Stallone just die suddenly in the hospital?! Take a look at the viral claims, and find out what the facts really are!
Updated @ 2024-07-27 : Added new updates, including new Facebook and MediaMass claims. Originally posted @ 2023-04-12
Claim : Sylvester Stallone Just Died Suddenly In Hospital!
People are sharing a Facebook post (archive) claiming that Sylvester Stallone just died:
The supremely talented actor, the man who acted at his best in lots of films has gone!!! Sylvester Stallone known as John Rambo (19 46 -2024) R. I. P Legend. Your martial Arts remain in the Film Industry. May your great soul be remembered for eternity.
People are also sharing YouTube and TikTok videos claiming to show Sylvester Stallone just died in a hospital, with titles like :
5 minutes ago / R.I.P Actor Sylvester Stallone Died on the way to the hospital / Goodbye
R.I.P. It’s With Our Deepest Regret to Report About Sudden Death Of Legend actor Sylvester Stallone.
With a heavy heart at the tearful farewell to Legendary actor Sylvester Stallone, goodbye Stallone.
Sylvester Stallone Just Die Suddenly In Hospital? Family announced sad news legend Sylvester Stallone
Heartbreaking Final Moments Of Legendary actor Sylvester Stallone – cause of death is hidden!
5 minutes ago / Died on the street / Sylvester Stallone
10 minutes ago/ We announce very sad news about Legendary actor Sylvester Stallone, Goodbye Stallone
Sylvester Stallone Passed Away A Few Minutes Ago At His Home / Funeral Held In Hollywood For 3 Days.
Sylvester Stallone Just died RIP FLY HIGH You will be missed 🕊🕊🕊 #rambo #rocky #rockybalboa
Truth : Sylvester Stallone did not die suddenly anywhere!
This is yet another example of FAKE NEWS created and propagated by people to generate likes, engagement, page views, gain followers, or income from advertising, and here are the reasons why…
Fact #1 : Sylvester Stallone Is Still Alive + Well!
Hollywood legend, Sylvester Stallone (born Sylvester Gardenzio Stallone on July 6, 1946), is still very much alive and well, as of 26 January 2024.
For those who readily believe claims that Sylvester Stallone has died without even asking for evidence, here are some recent “proof of life”…
On Friday, 26 July 2024, Sylvester Stallone posted a video at the set of the second season of Tulsa King.
This group knows how to work hard. Times almost up on the set of Tulsa King Season 2. 🥊
As you can see, Sly Stallone is still very much alive and well, even regularly keeping in shape in his gym – weeks and months after these fake YouTube videos claimed that he died in a hospital, at home, or even on the street!
Fact #2 : No Legitimate Media Outlet Reported His Death
These YouTube videos have been circulating for months and years, but people don’t seem to notice that no legitimate media has reported his death.
Sylvester Stallone is a Hollywood icon, starring in the Rocky and Rambo movies, as well as more recently, The Expendables movies.
No legitimate media outlet reported that Sylvester Stallone was sick, much less died suddenly in a hospital!
If Sylvester Stallone did indeed die, the worldwide media would have reported on his death. Yet, no one but an unknown Facebook page, small YouTube and TikTok channels picked up on his tragic death? That’s because it never happened.
Fact #3 : The Photos Were Edited
The photos used in these videos were edited from real photos, with some celebrities added in to make it look genuine. In this example, the fake news creator added overly large heads of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bruce Willis.
The actual photo is of the February 2019 funeral of Argentinian footballer, Emiliano Sala, who died in a plane crash off Alderney on 21 January 2019.
The photo was taken by Associated Press, and shows Nantes defender Nicolas Pallois and Emiliano Sala’s brother, Dario, helping to carry his coffin at his funeral on 19 February 2019.
Even when it comes to the really good photo-editing efforts, there are still some clues to show you that these were edited images.
In this example, you can see that Sylvester Stallone’s chin appeared to be cut out. More damning is pillow which had a Queensland Health logo on it.
Unless Sylvester Stallone happened to be filming in Queensland, Australia; there is no way he would end up being treated in its hospital!
Fact #4 : Sylvester Stallone Death Hoax Is Driven By Fake Fact Check Too
This Sylvester Stallone death hoax is, ironically, also being driven by a fact check article by the MediaMass Project.
News of actor Sylvester Stallone’s death spread quickly earlier this week causing concern among fans across the world. However the July 2024 report has now been confirmed as a complete hoax and just the latest in a string of fake celebrity death reports. Thankfully, the actor best known for his roles in Rambo or Rocky is alive and well.
Rumors of the actor’s alleged demise gained traction on Saturday after a ‘R.I.P. Sylvester Stallone’ Facebook page attracted nearly one million of ‘likes’. Those who read the ‘About’ page were given a believable account of the American actor’s passing:
“At about 11 a.m. ET on Thursday (July 25, 2024), our beloved actor Sylvester Stallone passed away. Sylvester Stallone was born on July 6, 1946 in New York. He will be missed but not forgotten. Please show your sympathy and condolences by commenting on and liking this page.”
Hundreds of fans immediately started writing their messages of condolence on the Facebook page, expressing their sadness that the talented 78-year-old actor, director and producer was dead. And as usual, Twittersphere was frenzied over the death hoax.
Where as some trusting fans believed the post, others were immediately skeptical of the report, perhaps learning their lesson from the huge amount of fake death reports emerging about celebrities over recent months. Some pointed out that the news had not been carried on any major American network, indicating that it was a fake report, as the death of an actor of Sylvester Stallone’s stature would be major news across networks.
Their claim of a viral R.I.P. Sylvester Stallone Facebook page is false. There is no such Facebook page. It is their standard fake fact check spiel for fake celebrity deaths.
He joins the long list of celebrities who have been victimized by this hoax. He’s still alive and well, stop believing what you see on the Internet.
Hidden in the description page for the MediaMass Project is a disclaimer that they are a “satire” website. That’s the usual “cover” for websites peddling fake news.
Regardless of their reasons, anything posted by MediaMass.net must be considered as fake news, until proven otherwise.
This is yet another example of fake celebrity news created to generate engagement, or gain followers, page views and/or money through advertising, just like these examples:
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Is President Joe Biden dead or in critical condition after being hospitalised?! Take a look at the viral claims, and find out what the facts really are!
Claim : President Biden is dead or hospitalised in critical condition!
Some people are claiming or suggesting that President Joe Biden has been hospitalised, and is in critical condition, or may already be dead!
Global Press : BREAKING: A verified source has informed the Global Press team that Joe Biden is currently in hospice care and is unlikely to survive the night.
Winnie Schola : The Last time Joe Biden was spotted in public . Now we heard of Joe Biden Hospice Care Rumors Confirmed. In Critical Condition at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center – CNN
Sharky Waters NATION : Joe Biden was perfectly healthy until he had a horrible debate session vs Trump.
Then he got Covid. Then he said he’s not running for President again. Now he’s in hospice care.
Tell me the deep state isn’t the new mafia.
Brandyn’s Wisdom : Is Joe Biden even alive? Reports say he was airlifted five days ago to Johns Hopkins, and now that he is in hospice and possibly his death bed… the real question is HOW LONG HAS HE BEEN DEAD?
Truth : President Biden is not dead or hospitalised!
This is yet another example of fake news about President Joe Biden, and here are the reasons why…
Fact #1 : President Joe Biden Was Not Hospitalised
The rumours of President Biden being hospitalised started when he was diagnosed with COVID-19, forcing him to cut his Southern Nevada trip short.
Far right commentators like Charlie Kirk and Tucker Carlson soon claimed or suggested that President Biden was being hospitalised, and could possibly be dead.
A source near the Las Vegas Metro Police said there was an emergency situation in which Joe Biden was involved and the roads were closed to transport POTUS to the University Medical. Then there was mysteriously a military service order and the secret service said they would evacuate POTUS to Johns Hopkins. The rumor in the police department was that Joe Biden is dying or already dead.
The truth is the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department was notified that President Joe Biden was sick on July 17, and proactively shut down roads leading to the University Medical Center hospital. But then the Secret Service informed LVMPED that President Biden would leave Las Vegas instead.
President Biden was then seen boarding Air Force One at the Harry Reid International Airport, and getting off the plane in Delaware. He then isolated himself in his Rehoboth Beach vacation home. At no point during that time was Joe Biden hospitalised.
Fact #2 : President Biden’s Doctor Publicly Announced His Condition
President Joe Biden was treated at his Rehoboth Beach home by his doctor, Dr. Kevin O’Connor, who treated him with Paxlovid.
Dr. O’Connor announced that Biden’s pulse, blood pressure, respiratory rate and temperature were normal, and he has “excellent” oxygen saturation and his lungs remained clear. He also shared that President Biden never developed a fever during his COVID-19 infection.
Updates on President Biden’s health was regularly reported by the mainstream media, and political websites, so it is odd to see people claiming that he was hospitalised and might already be dead!
Fact #3 : President Biden Announced He Would Speak Publicly On July 24
On July 23, President Joe Biden announced that he would be addressing the nation from the Oval Office the next day.
Tomorrow evening at 8 PM ET, I will address the nation from the Oval Office on what lies ahead, and how I will finish the job for the American people.
That would be quite impossible to do if President Biden was hospitalised in critical condition… or dead, as some have suggested.
Fact #4 : President Biden Was Seen Flying Back To White House
On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, President Joe Biden tested negative for COVID-19. He then left isolation to return to the White House.
He was seen publicly boarding Air Force One at Dover Air Force Base for the return trip to the White House (in this video), and then disembarking from Andrews Air Force Base.
While he didn’t answer the shouted questions from the reporters, at least in this video clip, you can see that President Biden looks quite spry… and is most definitely not dead, or dying.
Some people are also sharing a screenshot of a CNN news report with the title “BREAKING: Joe Biden Hospital Rumors Confirmed. In Critical Condition at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center“.
There is no such CNN news report. It was completely fabricated by Matthew Sabia as satire, likely a poke at the baseless rumours circulating on social media. In fact, the screenshot has a disclaimer pointing out that:
Other sources such as @MatthewSabia on Twitter who created this screenshot claim you idiots will believe anything, so reports are conflicting…
Obviously, anyone who bothers to check CNN would have discovered this, but as Matthew pointed out – many people are idiots who will believe anything.
Fact #6 : Viral Photos Were AI Generated
It may seem silly but this has to be said – the viral photos of President Joe Biden lying on a hospital bed are also fake, and appear to be AI-generated.
There are obviously no photos of President Biden lying on a hospital bed, because he was not hospitalised after his COVID-19 diagnosis.
And even if he was hospitalised, he wouldn’t be wearing a shirt, with what appears to be a singlet underneath.
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Did David Upchurch who dated Michelle Obama in high school reveal that she was really a man called Michael Robinson?! Take a look at the viral claim, and find out what the facts really are!
Claim : Ex-BF David Upchurch Reveals Michelle Obama Was A Man!
Some people are claiming that David Upchurch who dated Michelle Obama in high school reveal that she was really a man called Michael Robinson!
aka : JUST IN: Michelle Obama’s ex-boyfriend David Upchurch has come forward to reveal that “she” is actually a man named Michael Robinson and only became “Michelle” after meeting Barack Obama and having prospects of becoming First Lady. It’s official: Michelle Obama is a man.
FOX NIIGHT / Joshua Hall :🚨🚨JUST IN: Michelle Obama’s ex-boyfriend David Upchurch has come forward to reveal that “she” is actually a man named Michael Robinson and only became “Michelle” after meeting Barack Obama and having prospects of becoming First Lady. It’s official: Michelle Obama is a man.
JoshWho #SeekingTheTruth :The former boyfriend of Michelle Obama admits that “she is actually a man named Michael Robinson”💥😱🧐
Like if we all didn’t already know🤣
David Upchurch, Michelle Obama’s former boyfriend, has come out to disclose that “she” is actually a guy named Michael Robinson and that she only took on the name “Michelle” after meeting Barack Obama and realizing she would become the First Lady.
Michelle Obama’s high school boyfriend, Upchurch, claims that Barack Obama is a “lucky man” to have a companion as “talented and versatile” as the former Michael.
Truth : David Upchurch Never Said Michelle Obama Was A Man!
This is yet another example of fake news circulating on X (formerly Twitter), and here are the reasons why!
Fact #1 : David Upchurch Never Said Michelle Obama Was A Man!
Let me start by pointing out that David Upchurch never said that Michelle Obama was a man!
If that actually happened, it would have been reported by the media, and celebrity blogs, all over the world! Obviously, that did not happen, because David Upchurch never made such a ridiculous claim.
Unsurprisingly – none of those who made the ridiculous claim actually provided any evidence David Upchurch ever said that Michelle Obama was really born a man called Michael Robinson!
Fact #2 : David Upchurch Only Referred To Michell Obama As Female
In March 2009, David Upchurch told The Daily Mail about being Michelle Obama’s first love, and escorting her to prom.
He was not only her neighbour, he attended the same Whitney M Young High School in Chicago, Illinois, and had been going out with Michelle Robinson (her maiden name) for almost 1.5 years before taking her to prom.
I grew up with Michelle and her brother Craig. We were neighbours, and our families were close.
When Michelle was in the middle of her junior year, we began dating and continued to date for a year-and-a-half.
David Upchurch only referred to Michelle Obama as “she”, “her”, and “Michelle”, and never claimed she was a man called Michael Robinson.
I wished the best for Michelle because she has always been a wonderful person. I always knew Michelle was special and would make a difference in the world.
I cannot tell you how proud I am of her and her husband. I have never met Barack, but I have to say, he is a very lucky man.
Why would anyone claim that he ever said that Michelle Obama was really a man called Michael Robinson???
Claims that Michelle Obama was born a man called Michael is not only false, it’s ridiculous because she gave birth to two girls – Malia Obama and Sasha Obama.
In November 2018, Michelle Obama even opened up about her experience with infertility, revealing that she suffered a miscarriage early in their marriage. Eventually she and former President Barack Obama resorted to in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) to conceive Malia and Sasha.
For those who are wondering – transgender women cannot give birth, or suffer miscarriages, as they were born men, and lack both ovaries and uterus. And no, Malia and Sasha Obama were not adopted!
Fact #4 : Michelle Obama Was Female All Her Life
Even if you ignore the fact that she gave birth to two girls, Michelle Obama grew up as a female. Her family and friends only knew her as a girl and then, a woman. Never as a boy or a man who later became transgender.
Michelle Obama sometimes shares photos of her childhood on her Instagram account. They are all proof that she grew up as a girl, never as a boy. On the other hand, all these claims that she was born a boy called Michael Robinson has never been backed by any evidence.
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Is Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi alive after surviving the helicopter crash?! Take a look at the viral claims, and find out what the facts really are!
Claim : Iranian President Is Alive After Surviving Crash!
Within hours of news breaking that the helicopter carrying Ebrahim Raisi and other officials crashed, people started sharing a photo while claiming that the Iranian President is alive, after surviving the helicopter crash!
Aussie Cossack (deleted) : Iran’s President survived the helicopter crash and is en router to Tabriz in the Presidential motorcade
Mario Nawfal : 🚨🇮🇷BREAKING: IRANIAN PRESIDENT AND FM CONTINUE TO TABRIZ BY CAR AFTER EMERGENCY LANDING
The President’s convoy continued to Tabriz, Iran, by land.
The Mi-171 helicopter carrying Iranian President Raisi and Foreign Minister Abdolahian landed hard in East Azerbaijan due to foggy weather.
East Azerbaijan Governor Ayatollah Al-Hashem and other officials were also on board.
Nadira Ali : Bad news for Zionists.. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi is safe.
Truth : Iranian President Confirmed Dead After Helicopter Crash!
This appears to be yet another example of fake news circulating on social media, and here are the reasons why…
Fact #1 : Ebrahim Raisi Was Confirmed Dead
On Sunday, 19 May 2024, the President of Iran Ebrahim Raisi arrived at the northern border between Iran and Azerbaijan, to inaugurate the Gir Galasi hydroelectric dam with the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev. After that inauguration, the Iranian delegation left in a convoy of three helicopters to Tabriz.
At approximately 1:30 PM local time, the helicopter carrying the Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, Governor of East Azerbaijan Malek Rahmati, and Supreme Leader Representative in East Azerbaijan Mohammad Ali Ale-Hashem, crashed shortly after some passengers made an emergency call.
The Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) described the crash as a “hard landing”. Even at 10:30 AM (GMT+8) on Monday 20, it was unknown if anyone was injured or killed in that crash.
An Iranian official told Reuters that rescuers were still struggling to reach the crash site, and that the lives of Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian were “at risk following the helicopter crash”.
At approximately 12:30 PM (GMT+8) on 20 May, Iranian state TV confirmed that President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and several others were killed in the helicopter crash.
Fact #2 : Viral Photo Taken In July 2022, Not May 2024
The photo being shared as “evidence” that Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi survived the helicopter crash was actually taken at Firuzkuh, Tehran on 30 July 2022 – almost 2 years ago!
That handout photo was taken and provided by the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), and shows Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi visiting Firuzkuh after floods.
Fact #3 : Crashed Helicopter Was Bell 212, Not Mi-17
In addition, the helicopter that crashed was a US-made Bell 212 helicopter with a blue and white colour scheme.
It is a completely different helicopter from the Mi-17 seen in the July 2022 photo, which has a red and white colour scheme, and the logo of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS).
Here is a comparison of the 2022 photo being used to mislead people, and an actual photo taken of the Bell 212 helicopter that carried Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi.
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Did NATO troops from France and Germany engage Russian troops in battle at Chasiv Yar, Ukraine?! Take a look at the viral claims, and find out what the facts really are!
Claim : NATO + Russian Troops Engaged In Battle In Ukraine!
People are claiming that NATO troops from France and Germany just engaged Russian troops in battle at Chasiv Yar, Ukraine.
US Civil Defense News : 🚨Update: Reports that NATO (French and German) troops entered the battle to defend Ukraine near the Chasov Yar, Ukraine! This is bad news.
SilencedSirs : 🇺🇦🇷🇺🇫🇷🇩🇪 BREAKING: French and German forces have engaged in a fierce battle near Chasov Yar against Russian paratroopers. Unlike earlier reports of uncommitted mercenaries, these are highly trained, motivated #NATO troops. Initial encounters indicate they are likely from the French Foreign Legion, with reports suggesting their first casualties number up to 7. This deployment comes as part of France’s covert operations to bolster Ukrainian defenses, with plans to send approximately 1,500 legionnaires. #Ukraine #NATO #French
Lukyluke31 (translated) : 🇫🇷🇩🇪⚡️🇷🇺 French and German mercenaries engaged in combat with units of the 98th 🇷🇺 Div. near Chasov Yar
▶️ Except that they are *NOT* the usual mercenaries, but professional soldiers from NATO countries
– Colonelcassad source
Truth : NATO + Russian Troops Did Not Engage In Battle In Ukraine!
This is yet another example of fake news about the Ukraine War, and here are the reasons why…
Fact #1 : No Evidence Of Battle Between NATO + Russian Troops
First, let me just point out that there is zero evidence of any battle between NATO and Russian troops at Chasiv Yar, Ukraine. There is also no evidence that 7 NATO soldiers died in that battle!
If such a battle actually occurred, Russia would have officially protested against the direct involvement of NATO troops in battle against its forces. After all, Russia has already threatened action against any NATO troops in Ukraine.
Yet, there was no official condemnation by Russia over this alleged battle with NATO troops from France and Germany. Unsurprisingly, none of those who made these claims ever provided any evidence.
There was also no photographic evidence of the battle, or NATO soldiers fighting Russian forces at Chasiv Yar. That’s because it never happened.
Fact #2 : Photo Was Posted At Least 9 Years Ago
This photo showing French Foreign Legion soldiers posing next to a helicopter, is being shared as “evidence” that NATO troops were deployed to fight against Russian forces. Allegedly, this photo was taken at or near Chasiv Yar.
However, this photo isn’t new. In fact, a Russian forum posted it (archive) on 1 December 2014 – over 9.5 years ago! That may not even be the oldest example of this photo, but it was the oldest I found so far.
The truth is – this photo was not taken in Ukraine, and has nothing to do with the Russian invasion of Ukraine, or NATO troops fighting against Russian forces in Chasiv Yar.
The claim of NATO soldiers engaged in battle with Russian forces appear to be based on a single Russian source – Colonelcassad on Telegram, who posted on 5 May 2024 (translated):
French and German mercenaries entered the battle near the Chasov Yar
It is reported from the ground that in the forestry area, on the southern approaches to Chasov Yar, in a shooting battle, the paratroopers encountered groups of mercenaries. However, now these are no longer the same tik-tok soldiers of foreign countries who came to Ukraine to earn money and, at the first threat to their lives, fled from their positions, packed their bags and went back. Now trained, highly motivated and ideological fighters, in other words, professional military personnel of NATO countries, are entering the battle.
The first reports (based on radio interceptions) about the arrival of foreign mercenaries in Chasov Yar arrived about a month ago, but then it was completely unclear what kind of units they were. We dare to assume that the paratroopers met with representatives of the French Foreign Legion, who, according to Military Chronicle, had previously been transferred to Slavyansk. Apparently, the unit, which was originally planned to be used in the defense of Slavyansk (in the event of a front breakthrough), is now involved in the defense of Chasov Yar, where the situation for the Ukrainian Armed Forces is worsening every day.
If this is indeed the case, then yesterday the French Foreign Legion suffered its first losses (up to 7 people)!
It was posted in Russian, hence the Russified name, Chasov Yar, instead of the official Ukrainian name, Chasiv Yar.
However, Colonelcassad provided no evidence to back up his claims. Where is the drone footage? Where are the photos and/or videos of the battle or the 7 dead NATO soldiers???
His claims were never corroborated by other sources, and certainly not by Russian media, or the Russian government.
Fact #5 : French Foreign Legion Soldiers Were Allegedly Deployed
Colonelcassad referred to an earlier report that French Foreign Legion soldiers were allegedly deployed to Slavyansk – a city approximately 50 km away from Chasiv Yar.
That report was based on a single report by the Russian Weapons Telegram channel, which stated (translated):
⚡️The first company-tactical units of the French Foreign Legion are deployed in the Slavyansk and Kramatorsk operational directions. It is this fact that may be responsible for the multiple intensification of high-precision rocket and artillery strikes of the Tornado-S MLRS on the logistics hubs of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Slavyansk, Seversk and Kramatorsk.
The Russian Weapons Telegram channel not only provided no evidence to back up its claim, it shared a photo that was taken more than 9.5 years ago (see Fact #2 above)!
So there is no actual evidence that any French Foreign Legion contingent was deployed to Slavyansk.
Fact #6 : French Troops Were Allegedly Only Military Advisors
In any case, Russian Weapons did not claim that those French Foreign Legion soldiers were there to fight against Russian forces. In fact, it only claimed that those soldiers were likely there as foreign advisors to help with Ukrainian rocket and artillery strikes.
It would, therefore, make sense that those soldiers were allegedly deployed to Slavyansk – some 50 km away, and not the frontlines at Chasiv Yar.
Fact #7 : No Germans Troops Were Allegedly Deployed
On top of that, Russian Weapons only mentioned French Foreign Legion soldiers were allegedly deployed to Chasiv Yar.
There was no mention of any German troops, although it is possible that there might be Germans in the French Foreign Legion. French Foreign Legion soldiers are mostly foreigners, with the exception of its commission officers.
That said – German nationals serving under the French Foreign Legion would be considered as French soldiers. On top of that, Legionnaires may apply for French citizenship after three years of service, or upon being wounded in battle.
In any case, there are no known sources claiming that actual German troops were deployed to Slavyansk or Chasiv Yar in Ukraine. So why would anyone quote Russian Weapons and suggest that there were German troops as well???
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Did Stormy Daniels wear a mushroom dress to the Donald Trump trial in New York?! Take a look at the viral claims, and find out what the facts really are!
Claim : Stormy Daniels Wore Mushroom Dress To Trump Trial!
People are claiming or suggesting that Stormy Daniels wore a mushroom dress to mock Donald Trump at his “hush money” trial in New York!
Mayor of Funkytown : Stormy Daniels chose to wear this dress today to court. I can’t imagine why. 🤣
John O’Connell : Stormy Daniel is wearing a mushroom themed dress in court today, a direct reference to her commentary on Trump’s d*ck.
Shade Level 100.
Christine : Gotta love Stormy Daniels’ fashion sense on the first day of the trial. 😂
Terry Ann : Stormy Daniels wore this to court today.😂 dis she really wear this?
Truth : Stormy Daniels Did Not Wear Mushroom Dress To Trump Trial!
This appears to be another example of fake news circulating on social media, and here are the reasons why…
Fact #1 : Photo Of Mushroom Dress Was Edited!
Let me start by quickly pointing out that the viral photo of Stormy Daniels wearing a mushroom dress is fake. It was most definitely edited by simply adding orange mushrooms to the original photo.
If you look carefully, you can see that the mushrooms were simply added to her blue dress, and they do not change with the folds of her dress.
It was actually edited from a photo taken when Stormy Daniels went for her television interview on The View in New York, in April 2018. She wore a shiny blue dress that day, without any mushrooms on it.
Fact #2 : Stormy Daniels Confirms Photo Was Edited
Stormy Daniels herself refuted the viral photo, stating that it was photoshopped from her 2018 appearance on The View.
I keep seeing this stupid dress photo. And although it is funny, it is not real. This is a photoshopped photo from my 2018 appearance on The View.
Fact #3 : Stormy Daniels Has Not Attended Trump Trial
Stormy Daniels also pointed out that she is not in New York City, and has not attended Donald Trump’s “hush money” trial. In fact, she is “currently directing a TV show in a completely time zone”!
It is scary how gullible a lot of people are because I’m not in NYC and haven’t been to court yet. I’ve been directing a TV show in a completely different time zone.
Fact #4 : Viral Photo Based On Infamous Mushroom Line-Up!
Just in case you are wondering what the fuss is about, the mushrooms are a reference to the infamous October 2018 interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live, in which Stormy Daniels picked out President Donald Trump’s penis from a mushroom line-up.
Since then, Donald Trump has be associated with short and fat mushrooms. Anytime people speak of Trump and mushrooms in the same sentence, it is in reference to his penis shape and size.
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Did Bruce Willis just die suddenly at home, or on the way to the hospital?! Take a look at the viral claims, and find out what the facts really are!
Updated @ 2024-04-22 : Updated with new details and versions. Originally posted @ 2023-05-30
Claim : Bruce Willis Died At Home After Years Of Suffering!
People are sharing YouTube and Facebook videos claiming to prove that Bruce Willis just died suddenly at home, or on the way to the hospital, with titles like:
5 Minutes Ago / Bruce Willis DIED After A Long Battle With CANCER
10 Minutes Ago / Bruce Willis Just Died At Home / Goodbye Bruce Willis.
15 Minutes Ago / Bruce Willis Just Died At Home / Goodbye Bruce Willis
5 minutes ago! Bruce Willis – His Last Goodbye On His Deathbed, Ending After Years Of Suffering.
R.I.P Bruce Willis was confirmed by a doctor to be dead at 5am, Goodby and rest in peace!
5 Minutes Ago / UNEXPECTED Death Of Bruce Willis On The Way To HOSPITAL / R.I.P. Star
Stop breathing 5 minutes ago / Bruce Willis Died on the way to the hospital / Goodbye Bruce Willis
Stopped breathing 10 minutes ago / Actor Bruce Willis dies in hospital/ goodbye Bruce Willis
15 Minutes Ago / Bruce Willis Died on the way to the hospital / Goodbye Bruce Willis
30 Minute Ago! Bruce Willis Passed away in a tragic accident
7 MINUTES AGO: Bruce Willis’ Daughter Shares His FINAL Message To His Beloved Fans..
At Bruce Willis’s tragic funeral! Our condolences to Bruce Willis’s family, goodbye Bruce Willis
Bruce Willis.. Rest in Peace, Great American Film and Television Actor
Heartbreaking Final Moments Of Legendary Actor Bruce Willis – cause of death is hidden!!!
A tragic funeral! With a heavy heart, before a tearful farewell to Bruce Willis, goodbye legend
Bruce Willis’s final moments in the hospital, he died in the arms of his loved ones
Funeral Is Tomorrow R.I.P. Legendary Actor Bruce Willis Heart stopped
Truth : Bruce Willis Did Not Die At Home After Years Of Suffering!
This is yet another example of FAKE NEWS created and propagated by people to generate income from page views and YouTube advertising, and here are the reasons why…
Fact #1 : No Legitimate Media Outlet Reported His Death
These YouTube videos have been circulating for weeks and months, but people don’t seem to notice that no legitimate media reported Bruce Willis’ death.
Never mind the slew of ridiculously terrible movies he participated in before his retirement, Bruce Willis remains a Hollywood mega star. His diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia (FTD) got front page news all over the world!
If Bruce Willis really did die, whether from his dementia, a car accident, or a heart attack, the worldwide media would have reported it. Such momentous news would not have been left to a bunch of small-time celebrity death blogs / small YouTube and Facebook channels!
The truth is – no legitimate media outlet reported that Bruce Willis died suddenly from any cause, because it never happened
Fact #2 : Bruce Willis Is Still Alive + Well!
Bruce Willis did not die, and is still very much alive and well, as of Sunday, 21 April,2024. That was when he posted a photo of himself on his official Instagram account.
Bruce Willis officially retired from acting in March 2022, after his aphasia diagnosis, and his family announced that his aphasia was caused by frontotemporal dementia on February 16, 2023.
However, Bruce Willis did not die in 2022, 2023, or even April 2024 as alleged by people on social media. He’s very much still alive!
In fact, on Sunday, 21 April 2023, his family posted a video on Instagram, showing him with his granddaughter Louetta.
I analysed the photos used in these videos, and traced the origin of three examples used in many of these videos.
This photo that shows Bruce Willis on a hospital bed, was edited from a stock photo of an old man, taken by Raul Rodriguez. It’s titled “Elderly 80 plus year old man recovering from surgery in a hospital bed“.
In addition, the purple ribbon isn’t used for awareness of frontotemporal dementia, which is relatively uncommon. The purple ribbon is often used to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy and pancreatic cancer.
Incidentally, frontotemporal dementia is different from Alzheimer’s disease, affecting a different part of the brain, and presenting with different symptoms.
This photo of a large funeral is not of Bruce Willis, but of Irish makeup artist Cathriona White, taken on October 10, 2015.
If you look carefully, you can spot actor Jim Carrey looking sombre next to the pallbearer. He dated Cathriona White for three years, from 2012-2015. She died from a suicide by prescription drug overdose on September 28, 2015.
The fake news creator just added a photo of Bruce Willis, making it look like Jim Carrey and the lady beside him were carrying it. The truth is there was no photo, and they were just holding hands.
This photo of Bruce Willis’s funeral is also fake. This is actually a photo of Serbian folk singer, Šaban Šaulić, who died on February 17, 2019. His funeral was held on February 22, 2019.
The fake news creator flipped the photo, and superimposed a large and overly bright head of Sylvester Stallone together with a photo of Bruce Willis magically floating in front of him!
Fact #4 : Bruce Willis Death Hoax Is Driven By Fake Fact Check Too
This Bruce Willis death hoax, ironically, is also being driven by another fake fact check article by MediaMass Project.
News of actor Bruce Willis’s death spread quickly earlier this week causing concern among fans across the world. However the April 2024 report has now been confirmed as a complete hoax and just the latest in a string of fake celebrity death reports. Thankfully, the actor best known for his roles in The Fifth Element or Die Hard is alive and well.
Rumors of the actor’s alleged demise gained traction on Saturday after a ‘R.I.P. Bruce Willis’ Facebook page attracted nearly one million of ‘likes’. Those who read the ‘About’ page were given a believable account of the American actor’s passing:
“At about 11 a.m. ET on Saturday (April 20, 2024), our beloved actor Bruce Willis passed away. Bruce Willis was born on March 19, 1955 in Idar-Oberstein. He will be missed but not forgotten. Please show your sympathy and condolences by commenting on and liking this page.”
Hundreds of fans immediately started writing their messages of condolence on the Facebook page, expressing their sadness that the talented 69-year-old actor was dead. And as usual, Twittersphere was frenzied over the death hoax.
Where as some trusting fans believed the post, others were immediately skeptical of the report, perhaps learning their lesson from the huge amount of fake death reports emerging about celebrities over recent months. Some pointed out that the news had not been carried on any major American network, indicating that it was a fake report, as the death of an actor of Bruce Willis’ stature would be major news across networks.
Their claim of a viral R.I.P. Bruce Willis Facebook page is false. There is no such Facebook page. It is their standard fake fact check spiel for fake celebrity deaths.
He joins the long list of celebrities who have been victimized by this hoax. He’s still alive and well, stop believing what you see on the Internet.
Hidden in the description page for the MediaMass Project is a disclaimer that they are a “satire” website. That’s the usual “cover” for websites peddling fake news.
Regardless of their reasons, anything posted by MediaMass.net must be considered as fake news, until proven otherwise.
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People keep sharing this photo as evidence that Americans / Israelis are stealing Palestinian homes, every time there is a conflict between Israel and the Palestinians.
It notably went viral in May 2021, after Michael Moore posted it (archive) on his Facebook wall, and it has gone viral every few months since then, and most notably after the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel.
If someone took/stole your home right now, and moved you out because a theocracy ordered it — or what if this same theocracy bulldozed your home and tossed you out into a field and told you and your children to GTF outta here — what would YOUR response be?
What would you have the moral right to do about it? And to be perfectly clear, I don’t care if it was a Christian Fascist German soldier in 1941 forcibly removing you from your home, or an American bank in 2008 forcibly removing you and kicking you to the curb while taking your home — it’s gut-check time, folks (and yes, I mean you too, fellow pacifists):
What would you have the moral and human right and DUTY to do about it, to respond to it, to stop it? And would the rest of the world just stand by and let you suffer as it so often does?
When do we all just put a stop to this, to grind the gears of the machine to a complete halt and replace the plutocracy (we’re not a democracy), the theocracy (you’re not a democracy), and any racial, religious or corporate supremacy with TRUE democracy, FULL human rights, and love?
Truth : Brooklyn Couple Did Not Steal Palestinian Couple’s Home!
This is a rather iconic photo – a Palestinian couple looking at what used to be their ancestral home, now occupied by an Israeli couple. We decided to investigate the photo, and here was what we found…
Fact #1 : The Photo Was Taken In Israel
This photo is genuine, and was taken in the village of Ijzim, about 30 minutes south of Haifa in Israel.
Just to be clear, Ijzim is not in the West Bank, or the Gaza Strip – territory under partial or full Palestinian control.
Fact #2 : The Photo Was Taken In 2020
Despite what people may say, this photo was not taken recently. It was taken and published in May 2020. The last time the elderly Palestinian couple was in Ijzim was 72 years prior to the photo.
Fact #3 : Ijzim Was Depopulated In 1948
Israel captured Ijzim during the 1948 War, and the majority of the villagers fled or were expelled during the Palestinian Nakba (Catastrophe). The Israelis quickly demolished the Arab houses to make way for permanent Jewish settlements.
Photo credit : Fred Csasznik – Front cover of The Birth of the Palestinian Refugee Problem by Benny Morris, Cambridge University Press 1989.
Fact #4 : Palestinians No Longer Own These Lands
While the Nakba can be argued as morally wrong, this is not an uncommon practice whenever a country annexes or conquers a region.
For example, the Soviet Union expelled Germans from East Prussia after World War 2, and gave the southern part to Poland, while Lithuania was given the northern part.
Today, East Prussia is part of Poland and Lithuania – both members of the European Union and NATO. Germans who were expelled between 1945 and 1949 can visit their ancestral homes, but they cannot claim ownership over those lands.
More directly – there is no evidence the elderly Palestinian couple have any paper to prove their prior ownership of the land on which their home used to be.
Fact #5 : The House Was Not Their Home
The house in the photo is not the same house that the elderly Palestinian couple used to live in. That house, which belonged to the Palestinian man’s father, was demolished during the Nakba, and a new home was built on the land.
So it is factually wrong to say that the elderly Palestinian couple was looking at “the house they once lived in“. The house they were looking at is completely different from the house they once lived in.
That does not mean that the Palestinian couple has no right to feel hurt over their loss. It was, after all, where they once lived. But whether they are entitled to that land that they abandoned more than 70 years ago is another question altogether.
Fact #6 : It Was Part Of An Al-Jazeera Project
For those who doubt the authenticity of the photo, I can confirm that it is genuine and was taken as part of an al-Jazeera project.
In May 2020, Najwan Simri of Al Jazeera took an elderly Palestinian couple to visit their original homes and to meet their current Israeli residents. Here is the Al Jazeera video clip, as well as an English translation.
Some towns and cities inside the Green Line will become the hope of those in the diaspora. But they will also become a station of refuge for others.
Here lives a family uprooted from a nearby village. We had an appointment with Hajjeh Im Samir to accompany her there. Her [ailing] husband insisted on coming with us because he said the air of Ijzim is the best cure.
Despite its beauty, the road there seems desolate as if it gets you to the place but doesn’t take you there. Eagerly, Im Samir organizes our tour for us and tells us the names of the [Palestinian] owners of the houses.
Our first stop is God’s house. Its stones have been preserved as they were. Alone, the colors of its locked doors change each time the dryness of the seasons intensifies.
Here, Abu Samir does not stay in the car because this stop [station] is the location for which he has most longed in order to banish the other stations of his life. “This was our house, my father’s house. After the ‘48 wars, the Jews occupied it.”
After a few minutes, the residents of the house come out to [the gate]. They ask us what we want. We say, this is the owner of the house; how do you feel living in a house built on the wreckage of his house? [The answer] Frankly, I don’t feel anything. I am very happy. Living here is very enjoyable.
How strange is the distance between the owner of the house and he who is occupying it. How strange is the irony between he who has to stand inside the gate and he who must stand outside the gate. How strong Abu Samir is! For other uprooted people have refused to accompany us [on our tour]. One of them told us that he cannot bear to glimpse through the window of his father’s house a foreigner living there.
And that [glimpse] could possibly be of a strange symbol, like [what is glimpsed through the window] of a stolen [Palestinian] school converted into a temple with an emblem [the flag of Israel] that is not as old as the memory of the stones of the school.
And so, an extreme picture! It is said that the passage of time helps in forgetting, but, in the Palestinian case, it seems that the equation of time is different and that the years are merely a number. Rather, the longer the banishment of the Palestinians is, the more they remember.
– This is Najwan Simri, reporting from the depopulated village of Ijzim for Al Jazeera.
Fact #7 : No Evidence The Couple Was From Brooklyn
The most authoritative source for this photo was Al Jazeera, and even they did not identify the Israeli couple, much less confirmed that they were from Brooklyn, New York City.
Despite my extensive searching, I could find no source to back up this claim. None of the earlier posts using this picture – in May to June 2020 – even mentioned that the Israeli couple were from Brooklyn.
Therefore, it is highly likely that their Brooklyn origin is completely bogus, and was added much later.
Many detractors have pointed out that this is of no importance. If that is true, then I ask – why lie about this? Why claim, without evidence, that the couple was from Brooklyn?
IMHO, it must have been important for the people who added this “Brooklyn” connection to tie this “occupation” of Palestinian land to the Americans. Hence, the necessity to claim that the Israeli couple was from the United States.
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Did Kate Middleton announce her cancer to normalise turbo cancer as part of a depopulation pay-op?! Take a look at the viral claim, and find out what the facts really are!
Claim : Kate Middleton Announced Cancer To Normalise Turbo Cancer!
People are sharing an article (archive) by The People’s Voice (formerly NewsPunch), which claims that Pope Francis just declared that God hates antivaxxers!
Here is an excerpt of that long and (intentionally???) confusing article. Feel free to skip to the next section for the facts!
Palace Insider: Kate Middleton’s Cancer Is Psy-Op To Normalize Turbo Cancer Depopulation Event
The Princess of Wales’ Kate Middleton’s cancer announcement is one small but important part of a vast and all-consuming psy-op designed to manipulate the masses, according to a World Economic Forum insider who has revealed the dark truth behind the curtain.
The Royals have now shared a total of four – yes, four – faked photos with the mainstream media claiming to show Kate Middleton acting normal in public.
The royal family decided to cover their tracks and prove Kate Middleton is alive by releasing a terrible AI video that absolutely nobody in their right mind believes is real.
There are countless giveaways that prove this video is yet another fake media production from the royal family who are desperately attempting to cover up the truth about Middleton.
Pay attention to the background of the video – nothing moves. Not a single petal, leaf, or blade of grass.
There is also glitch in her voice towards the end of the video when she says the word “privacy”.
The glitch suggests the video could also be a Deepfake because every little detail is off, including the disappearance of the ring in her left hand at one moment in the video.
The list of anomalies goes on and on and is too long for us to cover extensively in this video. But here’s the kicker.
A video from seven years ago where Kate is seen wearing the exact same clothes and sporting the exact same hair has been found online and its clear this was used as the AI template for the cancer video.
Why would they go to such extremes to gaslight the public? It’s simple, according to Kate Middleton’s personal lawyer who confirms Christine Fitzgerald’s claims that the Princess of Wales is no longer in the land of the living.
The royal family have been backed into a corner and they are desperately trying to cover up the crime because the public would not accept another suspicious death like the demise of Princess Diana.
It’s no coincidence that the AI Kate Middleton was given a rare form of cancer to present to the world. The elite are desperate to normalize the phenomenon of turbo cancer as the consequences of the mRNA roll out catch up with the vaccinated masses.
Turbo cancer is set to claim the lives of hundreds of millions, if not billions, of people in the next few years, according to a Pfizer insider who warns that everybody vaccinated with mRNA is a walking, talking time bomb waiting to explode.
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) March 22, 2024
Truth : Kate Middleton Did Not Announce Cancer To Normalise Turbo Cancer!
This is yet another example of fake news created / promoted by The People’s Voice, and here are the reasons why…
Fact #1 : Turbo Cancer Does Not Exist
Let me start by pointing out that there is no such thing as “turbo cancer”, and after billions of doses have been administered worldwide in the past 3 years – there is still no evidence that any COVID-19 vaccine can cause cancer, or make cancer go “turbo”.
What Kate Middleton has described is similar to what many women have undergone. There is nothing to suggest that her cancer was caused by any COVID-19 vaccine, or went turbo because of it.
Needless to say, anti-vaccine activists provide no evidence to back their claims that vaccinated people are dying from turbo cancer. Ironically, they even accused unvaccinated people (and fellow anti-vaxxers) like Kirstie Alley of dying from turbo cancer!
Fact #2 : Royal Family Didn’t Share Four Photos
The People’s Voice article claimed that the “Royals have now shared a total of four… faked photos“. That’s simply not true.
With the exception of the infamous Mother’s Day photo taken by Prince William, and purportedly edited by Princess Catherine, the Royal Family never posted or shared the other two photos.
They were all taken and posted by the media, and not shared by the House of Windsor, Buckingham Palace, or Kensington Palace.
There is no fourth photo, only a video which purportedly shows Prince William and Princess Catherine walking outside the Windsor Farm Shop. Even that was not released by the Royal Family, but surreptitiously shot by a stranger.
Fact #3 : BBC Studios Filmed Video, But Did Not Edit It
It was BBC Studios – the production arm of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) that filmed the video. However, it did not make any edits to the video, and was not involved in its distribution.
BBC Studios recorded the video on Wednesday, March 20, and BBC News itself was only briefed by Kensington Palace, together with other media outlets on Friday, March 22. Later that evening, Kensington Palace released the video in which Princess Catherine revealed that she was diagnosed with cancer.
If this was really a deepfake video, BBC Studios would not need to physically film Kate Middleton that Wednesday afternoon. It could have simply used a stand-in model.
Fact #4 : Kate Middleton Wore A Different Top
While people are claiming or suggesting that the AI deepfake video used an old 2016 video where Kate Middleton wore the same shirt (jumper), that does not seem to be the case either.
Both shirts / jumpers may look similar, they aren’t the same. For one thing – the 2016 shirt has shorter sleeves, and lack cuffs. The 2024 shirt has longer sleeves and cuffs.
Just in case you are wondering that the longer sleeves and cuffs might be AI-generated too, that’s highly unlikely, as I was able to identify them as separate clothes from different brands.
The 2016 shirt was a J.Crew ‘Tippi’ Striped Sweater in Ivory/Navy, while the 2024 shirt is actually an Erdem striped Lotus sweater in black and white.
Fact #5 : Kate Middleton Often Wears Same Jumper!
These conspiracy theorists appear to believe that Kate Middleton will never wear another outfit twice. Well, if they bothered to investigate, they would have discovered that the Princess of Wales loves her Breton top, wearing it publicly on a number of occasions.
May 2021 – while visiting St. Andrews University in Scotland
April 2023 – for Prince Louis’ fifth birthday portraits
1 November 2023 – while meeting the “Dadvengers” community support group
Were the Breton jumpers back then also AI deepfake generated? Obviously, not…
Fact #6 : The People’s Voice Is Known For Fake News
The People’s Voice is the current name for NewsPunch, which possibly changed its name because its brand has been so thoroughly discredited after posting numerous shocking but fake stories.
Founded as Your News Wire in 2014, it was rebranded as NewsPunch in November 2018, before becoming The People’s Voice. A 2017 BuzzFeed report identified NewsPunch as the second-largest source of popular fake news on Facebook that year.
Its articles have been regularly debunked as fake news, so you should never share anything from NewsPunch / The People’s Voice. Here are some of its fake stories that I fact checked earlier:
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Did Russia arrest a Ukrainian man called Rustam Azhiev for the Crocus City Hall attack in Moscow?! Take a look at the viral claims, and find out what the facts really are!
Claim : Russia Arrested Rustam Azhiev For Moscow Attack!
Some people are claiming that Russia just arrested a Ukrainian man called Rustam Azhiev for the Crocus City Hall attack in Moscow that killed at least 133 people.
Paul A. Szypula : Ukraine citizen Rustam Azhiyev was just identified as a terrórist who took part in the massącre Friday of over 150 peaceful people in Moscow.
Were U.S. tax dollars used by Zelensky to facilitate this horrendous attack on innocent citizens of Russia?
Richard : It appears that Rustam Azhiyev, is a Ukrainian citizen, purportedly served in the Ukrainian Armed Forces in 2022 and is now being identified as one of the terrorists.
This seems to align with Putin’s assertions….
🇺🇲 Silent Silas 🇺🇲 : We’re led to believe Islamic State claimed responsibility for attack on Crocus City Hall in Moscow. Seems like a cover.
On the other hand, we have one of the terrorists that aided in killing 130 unarmed people, a former Ukrainian soldier Rustam Azhiyev.
Ayesha ilyas : 🚨BREAKING: One of the terrorists who killed over 130 innocent people in the Moscow concert hall attack, Rustam Azhiyev, has been identified as a Ukrainian citizen and “former” soldier ⚠️
Truth : Russia Did Not Arrest Rustam Azhiev For Moscow Attack!
This appears to be yet another example of fake news circulating on X (formerly Twitter), and here are the reasons why…
Fact #1 : Rustam Azhiev Is Chechen Battalion Deputy Commander
Let me start by pointing out that Rustam Magomedovich Azhiev (born Мохмад ВоӀ Рустам / Moxmad Vo’ Rustam on 12 April 1981) is currently the deputy commander-in-chief of the Chechen battalion OBON, which is fighting on the Ukrainian side of the Ukraine War.
Azhiev was a former Chechen wrestler who started fighting against the Russian military in the Second Russo-Chechen War in 1999. He later fought against Russia in the Syrian civil war, as Abdul Hakim al-Shishani, the emir of the jihadist militant group, Ajnad al-Kavkaz (AK).
In 2022, Abdul Hakim al-Shishani and his AK militants joined the fight against the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Fact #2 : Russia Never Said He Was Rustam Azhiev
Without a doubt, Rustam Azhiev has been a thorn in the side of the Russian government for many years, and is thus, is well-known (infamous?) to them.
If Russia did indeed capture Rustam Azhiev, it would have been a major coup. The Russian government would have publicly announced it, and made a big fuss. Yet, it did nothing of the sort.
Even Margarita Simonovna Simonya, the editor-in-chief of RT – the Russian state broadcaster, only identified the man in the viral photo as the “mastermind” behind the Crocus City Hall attack. She never identified him as Rustam Azhiev.
The only people who are apparently making these claims are Western social media users who probably cannot tell the difference between a Chechen and a Syrian, never mind identify Rustam Azhiev in a line-up. Unsurprisingly, none of them actually provided any evidence that the man is Rustam Azhiev.
While the man may look superficially like Rustam Azhiev, they are not the same man as the photo above shows. They have different cheek profiles, and their ears look different.
But the clearest indication is their hair partings. The man who was captured has hair parted on his left side. Rustam Azhiev’s hair is parted on his right side.
It cannot be determined from the photo, but the real Rustam Azhiev lost three fingers while fighting in the Second Russo-Chechen War in 2009. The Russian government would obviously know if this man is, or is not, Rustam Azhiev.
Fact #4 : Rustam Azhiev Was Never Associated With ISIS
Rustam Azhiev may hate Russia, but he has never been associated with ISIS. His jihadist militant group, Ajnad al-Kavkaz, was made up of fighters from the Caucasus Emirate, but operated autonomously.
In fact, AK’s support for the fight against Russia has less to do with its jihadist ideals, and more to do with fighting against Russia’s oppression, as one of its commanders explained:
Every enemy of Russia is a friend of ours. Also, the Ukrainian people are oppressed, and Islam commanded us to support the oppressed, let alone if the oppressor is a common enemy to us.
There is simply no evidence that Rustam Azhiev would subject himself to ISIS command, never mind actually take part in an ISIS operation.
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Was Kate Middleton murdered and replaced with a body double?! Take a look at the viral claim, and find out what the facts really are!
Claim : Kate Middleton Was Murdered + Replaced With Body Double!
People are sharing an article (archive) by The People’s Voice (formerly NewsPunch), which claimed that Kate Middleton was murdered and replaced with a body double!
Here is an excerpt of the extremely long and (intentionally?) confusing article…
Royal Insider: Kate Middleton Was Sacrificed and Replaced With Body Double
The Princess of Wales Kate Middleton was murdered and replaced by a body double for public relations exercises, according to Princess Diana’s best friend and at least two palace aides familiar with the matter.
According to Christine Fitzgerald, Diana’s best friend during her final few years, the British public would not accept another Princess Diana situation, which would involve the Royal family getting away with murder for a second time in a matter of decades.
Instead, body doubles will be used to cover up the crime and keep the public in the dark about the elite’s Luciferian religion and their blood sacrifices for the beast.
But there is just one problem with the Royal’s diabolical plan. They have become arrogant and careless and they have left their fingerprints all over the crime scene.
The Royals have now shared a total of four – yes, four – faked photos with the mainstream media claiming to show Kate Middleton acting normal in public.
You are no doubt familiar with the first couple of faked photos, which went viral around the world when it became obvious they were fake. Even the mainstream media had to admit that what everybody could see with their own two eyes was correct.
The third photo, featuring Kate Middleton in a car, was also debunked instantly. There is absolutely no chance this is the same woman. For starters, the new Kate is at least 10 years younger, without a care in the world – unlike the real Kate who appears to have understood her fate, just like Diana.
Then, the fourth version, showing Kate out and about with William on a farm, was supposed to “end web rumors,” according to the mainstream media. There was just one problem. The photo was quickly debunked as yet another fake.
The photos of a happy and healthy Kate in a red blazer were actually taken in September last year.
Attempting to move on from the photos debacle, the Royal family released a very blurry video of William and Kate walking side by side, supposedly going about their daily rounds, supposedly very happy and carefree.
“Nothing to see here, folks, the Princess of Wales is alive and well” was very clearly the message the Royal family were sending to the world.
But they got caught out again. And this time the deception is fatal.
Investigators used AI to “unblur” the Princess of Wales’ intentionally blurry face – and ladies and gentlemen, let me introduce Kate Middleton Body Double number 1.
At this point we can completely discount anything the Royal family say about Kate Middleton ever again.
Truth : Kate Middleton Was Not Murdered + Replaced With Body Double!
This is yet another example of fake news created / promoted by The People’s Voice, and here are the reasons why…
Fact #1 : Kate Middleton Was Not Murdered
Let me start by pointing out that Kate Middleton has not been murdered and replaced with a body double for PR purposes.
If Kate Middleton actually died, it would merely be a matter of time because it has to be made public. For one thing – her children would have know that she died, and would not have kept quiet.
No matter how long the Royal Family can pretend, it would have gotten out eventually, and there would have been a major uproar.
More importantly – there is simply no reason to keep quiet about her death. What purpose would it serve to get a body double to masquerade as Kate Middleton if she actually died??? How does covering up her death serve any nefarious Illuminati or Luciferian purpose???
Fact #2 : The People’s Voice Provided No Evidence
Not surprisingly, The People’s Voice article never actually provided any evidence that Kate Middleton was murdered, and replaced with a body double.
It also never provided any evidence that Christine Fitzgerald, or two palace aides, ever said that Kate Middleton was sacrificed in some kind of bloody ritual, and replaced with a body double.
Fact #3 : Kate Middleton Was Seen Alive + Well
The claim that Kate Middleton was murdered is also ludicrous, as she has been spotted in public at least TWICE, even if you ignore the TMZ video.
On 4 March (more than a week ago!), paparazzi took photos of Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, sitting in a vehicle being driven by her mother, Carol, near Windsor Castle.
On 11 March – 3 days ago, she was seen leaving in a car with Prince William, just hours after she apologised for digitally editing her Mother’s Day photo.
These two photos clearly show that Kate Middleton is alive and well enough to go out without medical staff present. They suggest that Kensington Palace was telling the truth when it stated that the Princess of Wales was recovering well.
On top of that, Kate Middleton herself posted a photo taken by Prince William for Mother’s Day:
Thank you for your kind wishes and continued support over the last two months.
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) March 10, 2024
Fact #4 : Royal Family Didn’t Share Those Photos
The People’s Voice article claimed that the “Royals have now shared a total of four… faked photos“. That’s simply not true.
With the exception of the infamous Mother’s Day photo taken by Prince William, and purportedly edited by Princess Catherine, the Royal Family never posted or shared the other two photos, or the TMZ video.
They were all taken and posted by the media, and never shared by the House of Windsor, Buckingham Palace, or Kensington Palace.
Fact #5 : The People’s Voice Is Known For Fake News
The People’s Voice is the current name for NewsPunch, which possibly changed its name because its brand has been so thoroughly discredited after posting numerous shocking but fake stories.
Founded as Your News Wire in 2014, it was rebranded as NewsPunch in November 2018, before becoming The People’s Voice. A 2017 BuzzFeed report identified NewsPunch as the second-largest source of popular fake news on Facebook that year.
Its articles have been regularly debunked as fake news, so you should never share anything from NewsPunch / The People’s Voice. Here are some of its fake stories that I fact checked earlier:
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The Kennedy family openly snubbed RFK Jr. when it posted a St. Patrick’s Day photo with President Joe Biden at the White House!
Kennedy family snubs RFK Jr. in St. Patrick’s Day photo with Biden!
The Kennedy family has largely been against the independent bid for the US Presidency by their infamous family member, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., which is also known as RFK Jr.
Several members of the family have openly spoken out against his candidacy, and his anti-vaccine views, calling them “dangerous”. To make it clear that the Kennedy family supports Joe Biden in his bid to be re-elected for a second term, almost the entire Kennedy family joined the president for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration at the White House on Sunday, 17 March 2024.
In an open snub to her own brother – RFK Jr., Kerry Kennedy posted a photo showing dozens of the Kennedy family taking a photo with Joe Biden, with this message.
“It’s not enough to wish the world were better, you must make the world better”
@POTUSPresident Biden, you make the world better. Happy St. Patrick’s Day ☘️
The photo featured former Rhode Island congressman Patrick J. Kennedy, Ambassador Caroline Kennedy, Biden’s special envoy to Northern Ireland Joe Kennedy III, as well as Kennedy family members of all ages… except RFK Jr. himself.
Other members of the family then reshared the photo on their social media accounts, making it clear that they support Joe Biden, and not their infamous family member – RFK Jr.
Patrick Kennedy even tweeted additional photos, writing:
What an honor to spend St. Patrick’s Day afternoon at the @WhiteHouse with friends, family, and world leaders @POTUS , His Excellency @LeoVaradkar and many cousins – Smiths, Shrivers, and Kennedys! We are blessed.”
What an honor to spend St. Patrick’s Day afternoon at the @WhiteHouse with friends, family, and world leaders @POTUS , His Excellency @LeoVaradkar and many cousins – Smiths, Shrivers, and Kennedys! We are blessed. pic.twitter.com/76cM5Ljdjg
Joe Biden himself retweeted Kerry Kennedy’s post, with the reply, “From one proud Irish family to another — it was good to have you all back at the White House.”
From one proud Irish family to another — it was good to have you all back at the White House. https://t.co/x62TsIYWVu
In the second of a one-two punch against RFK Jr., Maria Shriver – another member of the Kennedy family, joined President Joe Biden the next day for his signing of a new executive order to spend $$12 billion to improve research on women’s issues like reproductive challenges and conditions like menopause.
At that White House event which was also attended by First Lady Jill Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, Maria Shriver called the executive order historic, and praised Biden profusely for his commitment to women’s health in an obvious snub of RFK Jr., and joked:
I’ll bet today that this is the first time a president of the United States has ever signed an executive order that mentions the words ‘menopause’ and ‘women’s mid-life health!’
Shriver even threw a veiled jab at former President Donald Trump, when she said:
This is an undertaking that could only be put into a motion by a president who respects women sees women who understands women and who want the best for women who wants us all to achieve our highest potential.
Biden’s executive order comes at a time when women’s health issues are dominating politics, with several states adopting anti-abortion laws that have threatened even unrelated reproductive issues like IVF.
Just before he signed the executive order, Joe Biden repeated his call for people to vote for a Democratic Congress to restore abortion rights:
You send me a Democratic Congress that supports reproductive freedom, I promise you we will restore Roe v Wade again as the law of the land.
Biden’s executive order goes beyond reproductive health issues. It also includes federal funding of research into mental health, substance abuse disorders, environmental health factors, and autoimmune diseases that disproportionately affect women, like rheumatoid arthritis.
The National Institutes of Health, for example, will increase its investments in small businesses that focus on women’s health by 50%, while the Defense Department will invest $10 million to learn more about cancers and mental health issues affecting women in active military service.
The US NIH is also launching a new effort around menopause and the treatment of menopausal symptoms that will identify research gaps and work to close them, according to White House advisor Jennifer Klein. However, this funding isn’t guaranteed as it is ultimately up to the US Congress to approve it.
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Is French First Lady Brigitte Macron a transgender woman who was really born a man?! Take a look at the viral claims, and find out what the facts really are!
Updated @ 2024-03-17 : Added more details about Brigitte Macron and Jean-Michel Trogneux. Originally posted @ 2024-03-15
Claim : French First Lady Brigitte Macron Was Born A Man!
Some people are claiming that French First Lady Brigitte Macron was born a man, who later transitioned into a transgender woman!
Candace Owens : Stop everything and watch this! Not a joke or an exaggeration to say that barring political assassinations, this is likely the biggest scandal that has ever happened in politics in human history.
I looked into this expecting it to be an insane conspiracy theory and it is anything but. It took 3 years of research for the journalists to unpack this series. It would take 3 seconds for Macron to dispel these rumors and yet they seem unable to. The implications are WILD.
Candace Owens : This episode is blowing up so I just want to say—After looking into this, I would stake my entire professional reputation on the fact that Brigitte Macron is in fact a man. Any journalist or publication that is trying to dismiss this plausibility is immediately identifiable as establishment.
I have never seen anything like this in my life. The implications here are terrifying. I do not intend to let up on this story and I am calling on other journalists to look into this explosive story and report accordingly.
Jim Ferguson : Alert: Is the first lady of France actually a man! Is Macron Gay.
According to a researcher, Brigitte Macron was born as Jean-Michel Trogneux, a man. But president Macron’s wife said she was being targeted by a transphobic rumor and she would file a complaint.
The source of this information on Brigitte Macron’s past life was in articles published in September in the journal Faits et Documents citing extensive evidence of a massive cover-up about a trans figure in the Elysee.
France’s first lady dismissed it as a conspiracy theory.
On French social networks the hashtag #JeanMichelTrogneux has been trending for several weeks now. On November 7, the Twitter account “Le journal de la macronie”, launched the quest for finding Brigitte’s “lost brother” who has disappeared without a trace.
The hashtag has generated close to 80 000 mentions, in particular on “anti-tax and far-right accounts”, noted the Visibrain site. A Russian television station has demanded an investigation into the rumours.
The journalist Natacha Rey, who is the author, said she had firm evidence that the first lady was born Jean Michel Trogneux, a transgender male. Rey has been researching the shady past of Brigitte and the curious disappearance of her alleged “brother”.
Jean Michel Trogneux was last spotted in the company of the highly controversial Joseph Doucé (since found murdered) in the late eighties of the previous century, around the time when Brigitte appeared, said Rey. The pastor was the first advocate of gay marriages and trans surgery and head of a pedophile ring. Many suspect that Doucé had played a role similar to that of Jeffrey Epstein: Blackmailing those in power.
• The Dailey mail posted an article claiming Brigitte Macron IS NOT a man. Weird….
• Two photos were released as “proof”
1. The first photo, the boy in the photo looks like Brigitte
2 The second photo looked way too new to look like a 70 year olds childhood photo. —— turns out it was a picture of his daughter.
🔴 It turns out a 3 year Investigation took with journalists working with genealogist’s and what they found was explosive.
– Brigitte Macron was born a man named Jean Michel – Jean Michel lived as a man for 30 years, fathered 5 children, and transitioned at the age of 30 to Become Brigitte.
🔴 “Brigitte” is unable to produce ANY PHOTOS of the first thirty years of her life outside what the daily mail published.
• There are NO photos of her and her brother at all,
🔴 According to the genealogists, Jean Michel existed for 30 Years, and then DISAPPEARED when Brigitte then came into existence
🔴 Sometimes Brigitte tells story’s that don’t add up… the math isn’t mathing.
• for example, she recalled living alone during Neil Armstrong moon landing in 1969. — the problem with that is that she would have been 16 years old. — if she is Jean Michel, who is 8 years older, making her 24 at the time.
• What about the story of her ex husband that she had three kids with? — her ex husband doesn’t exist. They can’t find him anywhere. — the MSM trying to prove he exists, they kept “accidentally” showing photos of different men.
🔴 Brigitte Macron sued two of the journalists… for what exactly? —— for violation of Privacy and fundamental personal rights, plus illicit use of her image. —— the journalists were punished with fines and a police visit and raid of her home. —— they interrogated the journalists, told them to produce a list of journalists they were in contact with
This is yet another example of fake news created or promoted by conspiracy theorists, and here are the reasons why, with the help of Nicolas Faure and Jonathan Moadab!
Fact #1 : Emmanuel Macron Called Rumours False + Fabricated!
After Candace Owens made those claims on her Daily Wire show, French President Emmanuel Macron called them “false and fabricated“.
The worst thing is the false information and fabricated scenarios. People eventually believe them and disturb you, even in your intimacy.
He also said that the transgender claims about his wife were typical of misogynistic online attacks that women have to put up with. These transgender attacks on Brigitte Macron as similar (example | example | example) to what Michelle Obama has been subjected to.
Fact #2 : Brigitte Macron Family Photo Shows Her As A Girl
Conspiracy theorists claim that Brigitte is the boy on the far left in this Trogneux family photo. But that’s actually her brother – Jean-Michel Trogneux. Brigitte Trogneux is really the little girl sitting on the lap of her mother, Simone Pujol.
Of course, they claim that the little girl is really Christine Haquin or Nathalie Farcy – one of her cousins. They can’t seem to decide who. They also cannot explain why would the Trogneux family included a niece in a family portrait!
In any case, those theories are easily dismissed – Christine Haquin was born in 1957, while Nathalie Farcy was born on 23 September 1959. In other words, they were born about 2-5 years after this photo was taken (circa 1954/1955).
The conspiracy theory claims that Brigitte Macron is really Jean-Michel Henri Trogneux – the boy on the far left in the photo above, and that he disappeared in the 1980s.
That’s not true, because Jean-Michel’s birth certificate shows that he was born on 11 February 1945, while a newspaper cutting shows that Brigette Trogeneux was born a girl on 13 April 1953 – more than 8 years later!
Jean-Michel Trogneux was also seen on television together with Emmanuel Macron. French journalist Jonathan Moadab also tracked Jean-Michel to his house.
Fact #4 : Brigitte Macron Married Her First Husband In 1975
The conspiracy theory claims that Brigitte Macron only became a transgender woman when she was 30 years old. That’s not possible.
Born Brigitte Marie-Claude Trogneux on 13 April 1953, she married her first husband, André-Louis Auzière, on 22 June 1974 – when she was 21 years old.
According to the conspiracy theory, Brigitte would have been a man when she married Auzière (also a man). That’s not possible, because France did not permit same sex marriage in the 1970s. In fact, France only legalised same-sex marriage on 18 May 2013 – almost 39 years later!
In addition, Jean-Michel married Véronique Christine Dominique on 24 November 1980 – more than 5 years later, and Brigitte attended as a witness!
Fact #5 : Brigitte Macron Gave Birth To Three Children
On top of that, Brigitte Macron gave birth to three children – Sébastien Auzière, Laurence Auzière-Jourdan, and Tiphaine Auzière (photo below). That would not be possible if she was born a biological male.
Transgender women can change their looks, and develop breasts. They, however, lack both ovaries and uterus, and cannot give birth to children. So this claim is utter nonsense.
Fact #6 : Brigitte Macron Won Libel Case On Transgender Rumour
It appears that these transgender rumours were started with the release of a so-called “three-year investigation” by a small, far-right publication called Faits et Documents (Facts and Documents) in September 2021.
However, it only went viral, when two women – Amandine Roy, a clairvoyant, and Natacha Rey, a so-called freelance journalist, made those claims in a YouTube video in December 2021.
In February 2022, Brigitte Macron and her three children, as well as her brother, Jean-Michel Trogneux, filed a libel lawsuit against the two women. Brigitte and her brother, Jean-Michel, also filed a (criminal) complaint for libel.
On Tuesday, 14 February 2023, the judicial court in Lisieux convicted the two women of libel, and fined them €2,000 each. Those fines were later reduced on appeal, but they both remain convicted of libel.
Fact #7 : Viral Photos Were Edited
Some people are sharing photos which they claim show Jean-Michel Trogneux, before she transitioned into Brigitte Trogneux. They are not genuine.
The viral photos were edited from a photo that was taken by Abaca Press on 4 June 2019, showing Brigitte Macron meeting with players and staff at Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines, southwest of Paris, during the French women national football team’s preparation for FIFA World Cup 2019 in France.
Finally, I should point out that Candace Owens provided no actual evidence that Brigitte Macron was born a man, beyond the debunked claims from years ago… and her claim that Brigitte Macron was unable to produce any photos of herself in the first 30 years of her life.
Guys, how easy to debunk this – if you say Candace, no, actually you lived as a man for 30 years, I’ve lived 30 years: I’m going to show you every photo of every year that I’ve lived. Here’s me in college right, here’s me while I was pregnant with my children. Here’s me and my husband on our wedding day.
There would be so many photos that Brigitte should have at her disposal if this is false. Nope – they’re just calling everybody wrong and backwards and transphobic. Just produce the photos.
Instead, the only photos they have produced that are circulating in the media are the photos that I just showed you. And, as I said, the first photo she looks more like the Jean-Michel who she claims is actually her brother, who she won’t just present to the public. If that is in fact your brother, please just go on a walk with him so we can capture it.
It must be a Millennial “thing” (Candace Owens was born in 1989) to take photos of everything, all the time, to share with the world on social media. It’s easy for people today to demand – “photo, or it didn’t happen”.
The thing is – Brigitte Trogneux was born in 1953, and she was not fortunate enough back in those “good old days” to own a smartphone, or have access to social media. Even digital cameras were not common until the late 1990s.
Frankly, even if Brigitte Macron shared any photo she took as a child, conspiracists will likely insist that the photos were doctored, or of a different girl. Hence, the onus lies with the accusers to prove their claims.
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Was Brigitte Macron really born a man called Jean-Michel Trogneux?! Take a look at the viral claims, and find out what the facts really are!
Claim : Brigitte Macron Was A Man Called Jean-Michel Trogneux!
Some people are claiming that French First Lady Brigitte Macron is a transgender woman who was born a man called Jean-Michel Trogneux!
These rumours started with the release of a so-called “three-year investigation” by a small, far-right publication called Faits et Documents (Facts and Documents) in September 2021. However, it only went viral, when two women – Amandine Roy and Natacha Rey, made those claims in a YouTube video in December 2021.
These claims were revived in March 2024, by American conservative commentator Candace Owens on her Daily Wire show.
Candace Owens : Stop everything and watch this! Not a joke or an exaggeration to say that barring political assassinations, this is likely the biggest scandal that has ever happened in politics in human history.
I looked into this expecting it to be an insane conspiracy theory and it is anything but. It took 3 years of research for the journalists to unpack this series. It would take 3 seconds for Macron to dispel these rumors and yet they seem unable to. The implications are WILD.
Candace Owens : This episode is blowing up so I just want to say—After looking into this, I would stake my entire professional reputation on the fact that Brigitte Macron is in fact a man. Any journalist or publication that is trying to dismiss this plausibility is immediately identifiable as establishment.
I have never seen anything like this in my life. The implications here are terrifying. I do not intend to let up on this story and I am calling on other journalists to look into this explosive story and report accordingly.
It then went viral again, with many right-wing conservatives and conspiracy theorists repeating them, or sharing her video.
Proven : Why Brigitte Macron Is Not Jean-Michel Trogneux!
This is yet another example of fake news created or promoted by conspiracy theorists, and here are the reasons why, with the help of Nicolas Faure and Jonathan Moadab!
French journalist Jonathan Moadab started his own investigation in 2021, when those rumours first went viral. At first, he believed that Brigitte could really be Jean-Michel, but he soon found out that they are two different people from the same family!
Fact #1 : Brigitte Trogneux’s Birth Was Announced In Newspaper!
Let me start by pointing out that after Brigitte Marie-Claude Trogneux was born on 13 April 1953, her family announced it in the local newspaper:
SOCIAL NOTEBOOK
Anne-Marie, Jean-Claude, Mary-vonne, Monique and Jean-Michel TROGNEUX have the great joy of announcing the birth of their little sister Brigitte.Amiens, 1, rue Delambre.
CARNET MONDAIN
Anne-Marie, Jean-Claude, Maryvonne, Monique et Jean-Michel TROGNEUX ont la grande joie de vous annoncer la naissance de leur petite sœur Brigitte. Amiens, 1, rue Delambre.
The newspaper announcement specifically stated that her name was indeed, Brigitte at birth, and that she was born a female. You will also note that it mentioned her brother – Jean-Michel.
The carnival should have stopped for anyone who bothered to dig a bit deeper into this story, but no… this photo must be fake, or the Trogneuxs or Macrons must have used a time machine to go back to 1953 and pay for that fake announcement to be printed!
Fact #2 : Jean-Michel Trogneux Was Born Earlier + Still Alive!
In January 2022, Jonathan Moadab obtained an extract from Jean-Michel’s official birth certificate, showing that he was born as a male, at 4 o’clock on 11 February 1945. That’s 8 years before his sister, Brigitte Trogneux!
In addition, he found that Jean-Michel Trogneux was listed on the French electoral roll in 2022, which confirms that he still exists as a separate person from Brigitte Macron (née Trogneux).
But of course, these can be faked, right? The Illuminati and the New World Order can make short work of such documents, no?
Fact #3 : Jean-Michel Trogneux Married After Brigitte!
The supplementary update in the birth certificate extract also stated that Jean-Michel Henri Trogneux married and subsequently divorced Véronique Christine Dominique in 1980 and 1987 respectively.
Jean-Michel, therefore, cannot possibly be Brigitte Trogneux since his sister married her first husband, André-Louis Auzière, on 22 June 1974 – more than 5 years earlier!
Fact #4 : Brigitte Trogneux Witnessed Her Brother’s Wedding!
On top of that, Moadab obtained a copy of this administrative document, which appears to show that Brigitte attended her brother’s wedding to Véronique Christine Dominique!
Could both Jean-Michel and Brigitte Trogneux have attended the wedding as the same person at the same time? That would be quite the miracle!
Fact #5 : Jean-Michel Trogneux Did Not Disappear!
The conspiracy theory claims that Jean-Michel Henri Trogneux disappeared in the 1980s. That’s not true. While Jean-Michel Trogneux is a very private person, he was actually seen on television with French President Emmanuel Macron!
Jonathan Moadab asked two different friends of Jean-Michel Trogneux, who never met each other, to confirm that that man in the video was Jean-Michel Trogneux. Both persons “vigorously stated that Jean-Michel Trogneux existed, and that he was the man in those images“.
Finally, Jonathan Moadab went to Jean-Michel Trogneux’s house, and rang his doorbell. Naturally, Jean-Michel was not happy to see him, and asked him to leave. But he actually met the man himself, and confirmed that he does indeed exist.
Fact #6 : Jean-Michel + Brigitte Won Their Libel Lawsuit!
In February 2022, Jean-Michel Henri Trogneux joined his sister Brigitte Macron, and her three children, in filing a libel lawsuit against the two women who made those transgender claims. They also also filed a (criminal) complaint for libel.
Obviously, it would not be possible for Jean-Michel to jointly file the lawsuit with Brigitte Macron, if they are one and the same person!
On Tuesday, 14 February 2023, the judicial court in Lisieux convicted the two women of libel, and fined them €2,000 each. Those fines were later reduced on appeal, but they both remain convicted of libel.
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Did Kate Middleton hinted at a divorce after she was spotted not wearing her wedding ring in the controversial Mother’s Day photo?!
Take a look at the viral claims, and find out what the facts really are!
Claim : Kate Middleton Hinted At Divorce By Not Wearing Wedding Ring!
Some websites and people are suggesting that Kate Middleton hinted at a divorce from Prince William, after she was spotted not wearing her wedding ring in the controversial Mother’s Day photo!
Music Mundial : Kate Middleton confirms she didn’t wear her wedding ring in her new photo. Neglect or declaration of divorce?
The new post for Women’s Day of the princess with her three children had a small signal of editing, which she later apologized for, confirming the photo is real and that she was conscious of the lack of her important jewel that symbolizes her union with Prince William.
Harry will have all the fun then : Why isn’t Kate Middleton aka Princess of Wales wearing her wedding ring, though? Has she served divorce papers on Prince William?
Daily Diaries Friday : Prince william wants to divorce kate middleton and that’s why kate doesn’t have a wedding ring
No Evidence Kate Middleton Hinted At Divorce By Not Wearing Wedding Ring!
Let’s take a look at the claims, and see what the facts really are!
Fact #1 : Kate Middleton Edited Mother’s Day Photo
First, let me just give you a quick recap on the Kate Middleton Mother’s Day photo controversy.
In order of Mother’s Day in the United Kingdom, Kensington Palace shared a new photo of Kate Middleton with her three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.
Soon after, multiple photo agencies recalled the photo because it appeared to be a “manipulated” photo. In other words – there were signs that it was edited.
On 11 March 2024, Kate Middleton posted on their official @KensingtonRoyal account that she edited the photo herself.
Like many amateur photographers, I do occasionally experiment with editing. I wanted to express my apologies for any confusion the family photograph we shared yesterday caused. I hope everyone celebrating had a very happy Mother’s Day. C
To be clear – Kate Middleton never said that she edited out the ring. In fact, she made no mention of her engagement ring!
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) March 10, 2024
Fact #2 : Photo Was Taken By Prince William
I should also point out that the photo was taken by Prince William. If you look at the original post, you can see that it was labelled as taken by The Prince of Wales.
The exact date was not provided, only that he took it in 2024. So it could hypothetically been taken before her planned abdominal surgery on 16 January 2024.
If they were in the midst of a divorce, I highly doubt Kate Middleton would ask Prince William to take that photo!
Fact #3 : It Was A Mother’s Day Photo!
People are wondering – why isn’t Prince William in the photo? Simply explained – that was a photo for Mother’s Day. It would be very odd if Prince William was in that shot!
In fact, when it was Father’s Day, the couple released a photo of Prince William (alone!) with his three children, taken by portrait photographer, Millie Pilkington.
Does this Father’s Day photo, which was not taken by Kate Middleton, suggest that Prince William wanted to divorce the Princess of Wales??? Of course, not!
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) June 18, 2023
Fact #4 : Kate Middleton Does Not Always Wear Her Rings
Kate Middleton does not normally wear her engagement ring – the massive (in size and cost!) sapphire ring that she inherited from Princess Diana. Instead, she often wears a Welsh gold wedding band.
Neither were seen in the Mother’s Day photo, but that’s not something shocking, because she was at home when Prince William took that photo. Many people don’t wear their wedding rings at home.
Others have pointed out that it is also possible that Kate removed her ring before her surgery, and had yet to put it back on because of swelling that had not subsided.
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Does a viral UN document show its secret New World Order mission goals for 2030?! Take a look at the document, and find out what the facts really are!
Claim : UN Document Shows New World Order Goals For 2030!
People are sharing a photo of a UN (United Nations) document which allegedly shows its secret New World Order mission goals for 2030!
Andrew Bridgen MP :The UN, WHO and WEF are all working to the same goals and I don’t like them and I don’t think my constituents will either, which is probably why they are not getting much publicity in the legacy media.
otopaki (translated) : Internal documents from Davos meeting leaked NWO’21～2030
Population reduction All private companies closed down → Public private farms and grazing livestock closed down Basic income Confiscation of private property Human settlements (15 minutes city) Abolition of family unit purchasing and travel tracking management Prohibition of owning private cars, etc.
Food shortage fabrication and poverty are an evil agenda for communism
Truth : UN Document Of New World Order Goals For 2030 Is Fake!
This is yet another example of fake news circulating on social media platforms like Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter), and here are the reasons why…
Fact #1 : Photo Does Not Show Any UN Document
Let me start by simply pointing out that the photo does not show any legitimate UN document. It appears to be a photo taken using a smartphone – you can actually see the shadow of the smartphone!
The so-called UN document appears to be nothing more than a piece of paper printed on a monochrome printer, with a list of common New World Order conspiracy tropes:
NEW WORLD ORDER UN Agenda 21/2030 Mission Goals
One World Government
One World Cashless Currency
One World Central Bank
One World Military
The End of National Sovereignty
The End of ALL Privately Owned Property
Depopulation: Control of Population Growth and Population Density
Mandatory Multiple V
Universal Basic Income (Austerity)
Microchipped Society for Tracking and Controlling Purchasing and Travel
Implementation of a World Social Credit System (like China has)
Trillions of Appliances Hooked into the 5G Monitoring System (Internet of Things)
Government Raised Children
Government Owned and Controlled Schools, Colleges and Universities
All Businesses Owned by Government Corporations
The Restriction of Nonessential Air Travel
Human Beings Concentrated into Human Settlement Zones – Cities
The list is so cheesy and poorly designed and formatted, it’s amazing that anyone would actually believe it’s a genuine UN document.
Needless to say – there is no such UN document, and none of those people who shared that photo ever provided any evidence to back it up.
A UN spokesperson also confirmed in September 2020 that that was “not a genuine UN document“.
Fact #2 : Fake UN Document Is Old
This fake UN document is old, having circulated since 2005. In fact, it appears that a conspiracy website first posted it on 29 September 2005, in an article called “Inside the secretive Bilderberg Group” (archive).
Even though this list is over 18.5 years old, it doesn’t seem to have come true. In fact, it looks like the evil elites have less than 7 years to accomplish all of their dastardly plans!
Fact #3 : UN Agenda 21 Was A Non-Binding Resolution
UN Agenda 21 was a non-binding resolution that was adopted at the 1992 UN Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro.
The resolution called for nations to take a holistic approach to social, economic, and environmental changers. It also proposed potential solutions for global problems, and called for disenfranchised groups to be empowered.
Not only are UN Agenda 21 goals highly commendable, they are non-binding. That means – countries are not required to actually comply with those goals. They are aspirational, not obligatory.
In addition, none of its goals were listed in the fake UN document.
Fact #3 : 2030 UN Agenda Isn’t Legally Binding
The 2030 date in the title of the fake UN Document is likely just a coincidence (since the list first appeared in 2005). However, some fact checkers believe it may be referencing the 2030 UN Agenda for Sustainable Development.
It is possible that some people may be recirculating this old fake UN document from 2021-2024 in reference to that UN agenda. If so, they would be wrong again.
Adopted in September 2015, the 2030 UN Agenda for Sustainable Development is a list of non-binding economic and social goals, which include ending all poverty and world hunger, as well as achieving global gender equality.
Just like Agenda 21, the 2030 UN Agenda isn’t legally binding, and are aspirational, not obligatory. None of its goals are listed in the fake UN document either.
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Does a viral photo show sequentially-arranged stacks of Joe Biden ballots, proving that the 2020 US presidential election was rigged?!
Take a look at the viral video, and find out what the facts really are!
Claim : Viral Photo Shows Stacks Of Joe Biden Ballots!
People are sharing a photo on X (formerly Twitter), which appears to show stacks of Joe Biden ballots neatly arranged in sequential order, proving that the 2020 US presidential election was rigged!
Trucker Jake : I’ll say this loud enough so the learning impaired liberals in the back can hear.
#MAGA #Trump2024
hrt48 : We were told it was the most secure election ever, that’s because they knew they could come up with as many votes as they needed.
Truth : Viral Photo Does Not Show Stacks Of Joe Biden Ballots!
This is yet another example of fake news circulating on X (formerly Twitter), and here are the reasons why…
Fact #1 : Viral Photo Is A Stock Photo
Let me start by pointing out that the viral photo is actually a stock photo taken by Drew Angerer, and is available on Getty Images as image number 620878242.
Fact #2 : Viral Photo Is From 2016 Election
The viral photo has nothing to do with the 2020 US Presidential election, because it was taken during the 2016 US Presidential election cycle. On 3 November 2016, to be specific.
For the benefit of people who are confused about the two elections, Joe Biden did not participate in the 2016 election, so it is impossible for his name to be on those 2016 ballot papers.
Donald Trump ran against Hillary Clinton in 2016, and won. However, Trump would lose the 2020 election against Joe Biden.
Fact #3 : They Were Test Ballot Papers
In addition – those were not actual ballots. They were test ballots papers that were being scanned on 3 November 2016 to ascertain that the voting machines and ballot scanners were working properly. This was explained clearly in the description of the stock photo in Getty Images:
Polling Machines Are Prepared For Tuesday’s Presidential Election
NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 3: Test ballots wait to be scanned at a Board of Elections Elections voting machine facility warehouse, November 3, 2016 in the Bronx borough in New York City. The voting booths, ballot scanners and other supplies will be picked up on Monday and delivered to area Bronx polling places ahead of Tuesday’s election. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
Fact #4 : No Evidence Of Systemic Voter Fraud In 2020
Right after the 2020 US Presidential election concluded, 62 lawsuits were filed to contest the election process, vote counting, and vote certification process in 9 states.
Nearly all of those lawsuits were quickly dismissed or dropped due to the lack of evidence, or lack of standing. To date, none of the lawsuits have shown any systemic voter fraud. In fact,
In fact, the conservative group Project Veritas publicly acknowledged on Monday, 5 February 2024, that its claims of ballot mishandling at a Pennsylvania post office in 2020 were untrue. As the Associated Pressexplained:
Project Veritas admits there was no evidence of election fraud at Pennsylvania post office in 2020
The group produced videos in the wake of the 2020 presidential election based on claims from a postal worker in Erie, Pennsylvania, who said he had overheard a conversation between the postmaster and a supervisor about illegally backdating mail-in presidential ballots.
The admission Monday was the latest evidence that Trump’s claims of widespread voter fraud in the 2020 election were baseless. The former president’s allegations of massive voting fraud have been dismissed by a succession of judges and refuted by state election officials and his former attorney general, William Barr.
Both Project Veritas and O’Keefe said in their statements posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, that they are not aware of any evidence or other allegation of election fraud in Erie during the 2020 election.
Fact #5 : This Is Just Joe Biden Fake News
This is ultimately just another example of fake news created about Joe Biden, like these other examples:
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Did Barack Obama’s mother, Ann Dunham, pose in nude photos for his “real” father, Frank Marshall Davis?!
Take a look at the viral photos, and find out what the facts really are!
Claim : Barack Obama’s Mother Posed In Nude Photos!
People are posting photos purportedly of Barack Obama’s mother, when she posed in nude photos, suggesting that the photographer, Frank Marshall Davis, was his real father, and not Barack Obama Sr.!
Stew Peters : Never forget that this “lady’s” son was the first “black” president of the United States. 🇺🇸
Freedompedia : OBAMA’S mother. Nude pics of OBAMA’S mother is causing a heated debate online.
Patriots Win : Barack Obama’s Mother: Stanley Ann Dunham’s Vintage Nude Photos
No Op Cue : Are Stanley Ann Dunham’s Vintage Nude Photos The Reason Barack Obama Never Mentioned His Late Mother Or Is It Because She Was A White Ashkenazi Khazarian?
Mogan Dane : Prior going w/Obama Sr to Kenya, & birthing Barry in Kenya,
Barry’s momma was sexed up and pimped out by Communist Frank Marshall Davis, who may be Barry’s genetic father.
Frank Marshall Davis Had nude photos of Barry’s momma in his home
Truth : Barack Obama’s Mother Did Not Pose Nude For Men’s Magazines!
This is yet another example of fake news created about former President Barack Obama, and here are the reasons why…
Fact #1 : Nude Photos Are Not Of Barack Obama’s Mother
This is really silly, but let me just start by pointing out that Barack Obama’s mother – Stanley Ann Dunham, is not the woman seen in those viral nude photos.
Those nude photos are also not private photos taken by Frank Marshall Davis, because they appeared in the men’s magazine called Exotique!
Fact #2 : Ann Dunham Only Moved To Hawaii In 1960
It is temporally impossible for Ann Dunham to be the woman in those photos, or even be acquainted with Frank Marshall Davis when those photos were taken, because she only moved to Hawaii in 1960.
Those viral photos appeared in the men’s magazine called Exotique in 1958. Stanley Ann Dunham was still living in Washington when those photos were published.
The Dunham family did not move to Hawaii until the summer of 1960 – two years after those photos were published.
The magazine Exotique ceased publication in 1959 – one year before Barack Obama’s mother first stepped foot in Hawaii.
Unless Stanley Ann Dunham had a time machine in the 1960s, it would be impossible for her to travel back in time to pose nude in 1958.
Fact #2 : Posing Nude Isn’t Illegal
Even if Barack Obama’s mother posed nude for men’s magazines, that wouldn’t have been illegal, or wrong.
In fact, former First Lady Melania Trump famously posed nude in the January 2000 edition of GQ magazine, while she was Donald Trump’s girlfriend, Melania Knauss.
I should also point out that these claims about Barack Obama’s mother posing nude for men’s magazines is very old, originating with the 2012 conspiracy movie, Dreams from My Real Father. by conspiracy theorist Joel Gilbert.
Loren Collins did a great job fact checking that very old claim, which you can read here and here.
We may never know who the mystery model is. But the Dunham family didn’t move to Hawaii until the summer of 1960. Unless Ann Dunham had access to a time machine in the 1960s, it simply cannot be her.
Moreover, Joel Gilbert knows this. He found that opera glove photo; it was not circulating the web as an ‘Ann’ photo prior to his videos. He knows it came from Exotique, a magazine that ceased publication in 1959. From WND: “Gilbert found that several of the photos in the collection appeared in a magazine called Exotique, published by pin-up photographer Leonard Burtman, who worked in New York City.”
Thus he knows this picture was published two years before Ann first stepped foot in Hawaii, years before she could have met Frank Marshall Davis. And yet he explicitly claims, multiple times, that the photo was TAKEN at Christmastime 1960. This is not a lie of ignorance or mistake; it is a lie of pure, fully-informed malice.
It is interesting that these old photos and long-debunked claims should resurface in 2024, in the run-up to the 2024 US Presidential Election. Is it because some conservatives believe that Michelle Obama might run for the US Presidency?
Fact #4 : Ann Dunham Would Have Been Underage
Joel Gilbert not only put those photos in his movie, he mailed out more than a million copies to voters in Iowa, Ohio, Nevada, New Hampshire, and Colorado, in an apparent attempt to influence the 2012 US presidential election.
However, Stanley Ann Dunham was born in 1942, and would have been 15 years old – underage, when those photos were originally published in 1958.
If those photos are really of Ann Dunham, it would mean that Joel Gilbert knowingly published child pornography, and illegally distributed them to more than a million people!
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Did Germany just decriminalise child pornography?! Take a look at the viral claim, and find out what the facts really are!
Claim : Germany Just Decriminalised Child Pornography!
People are sharing an article (archive) by The People’s Voice (formerly NewsPunch), which claims that Germany just decriminalised child pornography!
Here is an excerpt from the long, and (intentionally?) rambling article. Feel free to skip to the next section for the facts!
Germany Decriminalizes Child Pornography Offenses – Media Blackout
Possession and distribution of child pornography is no longer a crime in Germany, after the Federal cabinet voted to change the criminal law provisions regarding child sexual abuse material.
Pedophiles found in possession of child pornography will now be charged with misdemeanors, rather than crimes, as the normalization of pedophilia continues to pick up speed in the Western world.
“The classification as a misdemeanor – rather than as a crime – is also urgently necessary in order to be able to respond appropriately to the large proportion of young perpetrators and with the necessary flexibility, the draft law states. Because these usually acted “from a drive typical of the youthful state of development such as innality, curiosity, adventure lust or striving.”
“Among other things, the draft law will reduce the penalty for the distribution of such material from one year to six months and for procurement and possession from one year to three months.”
Germany is far from the only country moving to radically relax its laws in regards to child sex offences.
Governments across the world, operating under the control of the World Economic Forum, are waging war on our children. Klaus Schwab’s Young Global Leaders are systematically attempting to normalize pedophilia and decriminalize sex with children across the world.
In July 2021, Germany actually increased the punishment for distributing child pornography, with a prison sentence of between 1 and 10 years. Previously, those convicted of the crime would face imprisonment of between three months and 5 years.
However, the German government soon realised that the minimum sentence of one year was problematic in practice. It meant that even parents and teachers who forward these child sexual abuse material (CSAM) to the police would face at least one year of prison!
The minimum 1 year sentence also meant the automatic classification as a crime, which means prosecutors and the courts cannot simply stop proceedings, as they would with misdemeanours. They would have to prosecute even people reporting child pornography to the fullest extent of the law!
That led investigators, courts, and even state justice ministers to push for a reduction in the sentencing guidelines.
As such, the German Federal Cabinet voted on Wednesday, 7 February 2024, to reduce the minimum sentence, from one year to six months. This would give prosecutors and the courts greater flexibility to address each claim proportionally.
As German Justice Minister Marco Buschmann explained, the new upper limit of 10 years would stay in place, but there will be a new minimum sentence:
In particular, people who receive such material involuntarily — for example in the context of a WhatsApp parents’ group — risk a minimum sentence of one year. The same also applies in the case of teachers who have discovered child pornographic material on students’ cellphones and have forwarded it to alert the affected parents.
This completely refutes claims by The People’s Voice article that the distribution of child pornography is no longer a crime in Germany.
Even after this new law is passed with its reduced minimum sentence, it will still have longer prison time than the original 3 months to 5 year sentencing guidelines.
Fact #3 : German Parliament Has Not Approved The Law
The German Federal Cabinet’s decision to amend the law does not immediately change it, as the The People’s Voice article appears to suggest.
Even though the German government urgently wants to implement the amended law, it has not been approved by the Bundestag – the German parliament. Until the new law is approved, the existing law continues to be in effect.
Fact #4 : The People’s Voice Source Clearly Explained Reasons
The People’s Voice article printed quotes from the German news service, Tagesshau, as “evidence”.
However, the Tagesshau article (machine translation) clearly states that the punishment was only partially reversed, which completely refutes The People’s Voice‘s claim that Germany has decriminalised child pornography.
Cabinet partially reverses increased punishment
The penalties for possession and distribution of child pornography are to be partially weakened. One reason: Until now, parents who forwarded images to highlight grievances also had to be punished.
After criticism from practice, the Federal Cabinet has decided to change some points in the criminal law provisions that came into force in July 2021 on the distribution of depictions of sexual abuse against children. Among other things, according to the draft law, the minimum penalty for disseminating such material will be reduced from one year to six months and for obtaining and possessing it from one year to three months.
Anyone reading even the title can clearly understand that child pornography has not been decriminalised in Germany. Why on Earth would anyone claim otherwise???
Fact #5 : There Is No Media Blackout
The People’s Voice article suggested in its title that there is a media blackout. That’s easily refuted. For one thing – its own article quotes the German news service, Tagesshau!
And anyone who bothers to look it up online, can easily find articles on the proposed amendment of the law. Heck, it was even reported by the Associated Press!
Fact #6 : The People’s Voice Is Known For Publishing Fake News
The People’s Voice is the current name for NewsPunch, which possibly changed its name because its brand has been so thoroughly discredited after posting numerous shocking but fake stories.
Founded as Your News Wire in 2014, it was rebranded as NewsPunch in November 2018, before becoming The People’s Voice. A 2017 BuzzFeed report identified NewsPunch as the second-largest source of popular fake news on Facebook that year.
Its articles have been regularly debunked as fake news, so you should never share anything from NewsPunch / The People’s Voice. Here are some of its fake stories that I fact checked earlier:
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Did Simon Cowell just die suddenly in a hospital?! Take a look at the viral claims, and find out what the facts really are!
Updated @ 2024-02-12 : Added updated MediaMass claim, and other details Originally posted @ 2023-01-07
Claim : Simon Cowell Just Died Suddenly In Car Crash!
People are sharing YouTube and TikTok videos which claim that Simon Cowell just died suddenly in a tragic car crash or unknown causes, with titles like :
10 minutes ago in Chicago, “America’s Got Talent” Simon Cowell died suddenly at the hospital
5 minutes ago announced that simon cowell died at the hospital…😳🤐 #viral #viralvideo
5 minutes ago/Simon Cowell passed away, leaving his family with endless pain.
5 Minutes Ago / The UNEXPECTED Death Of Simon Cowell / R.I.P. Legend
(RIP) Very Sad News 2 minutes ago in Chicago, “America’s Got Talent” Simon Cowell, He has been confirmed as…
5 minutes ago! Millions of people cried over the sudden death of “America’s Got Talent” Simon Cowell.
5 minutes ago / Terrible devastation about “America’s Got Talent “Simon Cowell, tearful farewell.
3 hours ago/funeral took place/ Simon Cowell’s sudden passing left thousands of fans heartbroken
10 minutes ago in Chicago, Simon Cowell died in a car accident 😭 (Inside AGT) America’s Got Talent
5 minutes ago! Millions of people cried over the sudden death of “America’s Got Talent” Simon Cowell
Very Sad News, 11 minutes ago in Chicago, “American’s Got Talent” Simon Cowell, he has been confirmed as…
Truth : Simon Cowell Did Not Die Suddenly In Hospital!
This is yet another example of FAKE NEWS created and propagated by people to generate income from page views and YouTube advertising, and here are the reasons why…
Fact #1 : No Legitimate Media Outlet Reported His Death
These YouTube videos have been circulating for weeks and months, but people don’t seem to notice that no legitimate media has reported his death.
Never mind his wealth, Simon Cowell is a celebrity in his own right. Even if he did not die, the worldwide media would have reported on his car accident or hospitalisation.
No legitimate media outlet reported that Simon Cowell was hospitalised, never mind dying suddenly in a car crash. That’s because it never happened!
Fact #2 : Simon Cowell Is Still Alive + Well!
Simon Cowell – the long-time judge on Britain’s Got Talent and America’s Got Talent is still very much alive and well, as of Monday, 12 February 2024.
Of course, you need actual “proof of life”, right? Well, Simon Cowell posted a video of Shadow Ace performing on America’s Got Talent: Fantasy League.
As you can see – Simon Cowell is not dead, or in the hospital. He certainly does not look like he’s dying in a hospital!
I analysed the photos used in these videos, and traced the origin of four examples used in many of these videos.
This photo that shows Simon Cowell on a hospital bed, was edited from a real photo of a kidney transplant patient called Gerhard van Tonder. The photo was taken in October 2021 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Healthcare professionals will immediately notice that Simon Cowell is not intubated despite being mysteriously hooked up to a ventilator!
If you look carefully, you will also notice that Simon Cowell’s head is oddly larger than normal – to superimpose over Gerhard’s head in the real photo.
If you zoom into the fake photo, you can even see a white border around Simon Cowell’s head – a clear sign it was added to the photo.
The photo of this white SUV was taken on July 17, 2019 on Highway 6 near Freelton, Ontario, Canada. The driver was a 38 year-old woman, not Simon Cowell.
This photo was also misappropriated from another car accident, this time in the Selma neighbourhood in the San Fernando Valley, on May 9, 2021.
The driver was a 57 year-old woman who died in that accident. Again, not Simon Cowell.
This fake photo is a pretty good edit, albeit showing Simon Cowell smiling with his eyes closed – odd for someone who was dying or has already died.
But it was really a photo of Blake Bargatze, a 24 year-old man, who was being treated at a South Florida hospital for COVID-19 in March 2021.
Bargatze, unfortunately, did not qualify for the COVID-19 vaccine at that time, and got infected. His condition grew worse over time, and he eventually had to be placed on an ECMO machine to let his lungs heal.
Unfortunately, that didn’t happen, and he ended up with a double-lung transplant in June 2021, to save his life.
Fact #4 : Simon Cowell Death Hoax Is Driven By Fake Fact Check Too
This Simon Cowell death hoax is, ironically, also being driven by a fake fact check article by the MediaMass Project, which keeps “updating” the dates in their fake fact check article:
News of television host Simon Cowell’s death spread quickly earlier this week causing concern among fans across the world. However the February 2024 report has now been confirmed as a complete hoax and just the latest in a string of fake celebrity death reports. Thankfully, the creator of Britain’s Got Talent and The X Factor is alive and well.
Rumors of the television host’s alleged demise gained traction on Saturday after a ‘R.I.P. Simon Cowell’ Facebook page attracted nearly one million of ‘likes’. Those who read the ‘About’ page were given a believable account of the British television host’s passing:
“At about 11 a.m. ET on Saturday (February 10, 2024), our beloved television host Simon Cowell passed away. Simon Cowell was born on October 7, 1959 in London. He will be missed but not forgotten. Please show your sympathy and condolences by commenting on and liking this page.”
Hundreds of fans immediately started writing their messages of condolence on the Facebook page, expressing their sadness that the talented 64-year-old television host was dead. And as usual, Twittersphere was frenzied over the death hoax.
Where as some trusting fans believed the post, others were immediately skeptical of the report, perhaps learning their lesson from the huge amount of fake death reports emerging about celebrities over recent months. Some pointed out that the news had not been carried on any major British network, indicating that it was a fake report, as the death of a television host of Simon Cowell’s stature would be major news across networks.
Their claim of a viral R.I.P. Simon Cowell Facebook page is false. There is no such Facebook page. It is their standard fake fact check spiel for fake celebrity deaths.
He joins the long list of celebrities who have been victimized by this hoax. He’s still alive and well, stop believing what you see on the Internet.
Hidden in the description page for the MediaMass Project is a disclaimer that they are a “satire” website. That’s the usual “cover” for websites peddling fake news.
Regardless of their reasons, anything posted by MediaMass.net must be considered as fake news, until proven otherwise.
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Did Alex Soros just publicly call for Donald Trump to be assassinated?! Take a look at the viral claims, and find out what the facts really are!
Claim : Alex Soros Called For Donald Trump To Be Assassinated!
People are claiming or suggesting Alex Soros, who took over the Open Society Foundation from his billionaire father, George Soros, just publicly called for Donald Trump to be assassinated!
The People’s Voice : Alex Soros openly called for the assassination of Donald Trump on Sunday, warning that the chance of Trump becoming president is too risky for the globalists to ignore.
The Gateway Pundit : Alex Soros is currently facing scrutiny due to his recent tweet sharing a post from the far-left The Atlantic that features a bullet hole and a sum of $47. Many have raised concerns, asserting that this action may be a direct threat towards President Trump.
The Vigilant Fox : George Soros’ Son Amplifies Apparent Assassination Threat Against Donald Trump
Alex Soros is currently under fire for his recent tweet, which shared an article from The Atlantic, displaying a bullet hole alongside $47 in cash.
Laura Loomer : 🚨🚨 ANALYSIS OF THE ASSASSINATION THREAT AGAINST PRESIDENT TRUMP BY ALEX SOROS, SON OF DEMOCRAT PARTY MEGA DONOR GEORGE SOROS🚨🚨
. @AlexanderSorosis the son of @georgesoros.
His post tonight is a direct threat of violence against President Trump.
If you look closely at the photo in the @TheAtlantic article Alex Soros posted tonight, there is a call for assassination embedded in the pictures.
Not only does one of the pictures have a single bullet hole through glass, and not only is $47 of cash seen, but there’s messaging conveyed through the arrangement of the money.
While some of the bills are upside down with obfuscated writing, “States of America” is legible on one of the bills. On another bill, the finger is covering the face of the US President.
And on another bill, the words “silver certificate” are legible.
The $47 in cash is a reference to the 47th President of the United States Of America (Donald Trump).
Silver Bullet= simple guaranteed solution for a difficult problem =certificate
Alex Soros is conveying that “the silver bullet” for $47 is death and that a financial award will be paid to the person who does it.
This is a threat against the life of President Trump. The son of George Soros and @TheAtlanticare suggesting they will give an award to whoever kills 47 because the other legible text on the bottom bill with the President’s face on it says “will pay to the bearer on demand”.
Aka a paid hit man.
This assassination threat needs to be taken very seriously.
Truth : Alex Soros Did Not Call For Donald Trump To Be Assassinated!
This is yet another example of fake news circulating on X (formerly Twitter) and some websites, and here are the reasons why…
Fact #1 : Alex Soros Did Not Call For Trump Assassination
First, let me start by pointing out that Alex Soros never publicly called for Donald Trump to be assassinated. None of those claims are backed up by actual evidence.
There is ZERO evidence Alex Soros ever called for Donald Trump to be assassinated. Neither did The People’s Voice provided any evidence to back up its claim that Alex Soros said that “He’s too dangerous alive“.
Fact #2 : Alex Soros Only Shared Article On Crime + Inflation
The whole premise behind these claims of a Trump assassination threat is based on a single tweet by Alex Soros, who shared an article by The Atlantic on the leading theories behind the crime and inflation crises.
Alex Soros never mentioned Donald Trump in his tweet. Neither did he attribute the article to Donald Trump, or suggested that it was somehow linked to him.
Last year, the crime and inflation crises largely evaporated. So did the leading theories about what had caused them.
To be clear – Alexander Soros did not write the article posted by The Atlantic. Neither did he select the photos used for that article.
Right-wing conspiracy theorists are claiming that the bullet hole referred to an assassination attempt, with the hand holding out 47 dollars is a reference to Donald Trump being the future 47th President of the United States.
That’s completely bonkers because the two photos used in The Atlantic article are stock photos from Getty Images that have no relevance to Donald Trump, or assassinations.
The bullet hole photo (source) was taken on 1 July 2023, by New York Daily News, at the scene of a double shooting of an MTA bus in The Bronx, New York. An appropriate photo for an article on crime, don’t you think?
The photo of a hand holding $47 was taken by George Marks in the 1950s (source). I’m sure you will agree that it is an appropriate photo for inflation, and has nothing to do with Donald Trump.
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Did Jamie Lee Curtis really post a photo of a naked child in a box?! Take a look at the viral claims, and find out what the facts really are!
Claim : Jamie Lee Curtis Posted Photo Of Naked Child In Box!
People are posting screenshots of an Instagram post which shows that Jamie Lee Curtis has a photo of a naked child in a box hanging on her wall!
Gina Bontempo : Why does Jamie Lee Curtis have a painting of a naked child stuffed in a box hanging on her wall? She deleted this whole thing shortly after posting it.
Dom Lucre : 🔥🚨DEVELOPING: I’m still waiting on Jamie Lee Curtis to stop hiding from me and come back to X so she can answer my questions about this.
Stew Peters : Why does Jamie Lee Curtis have a picture of a naked child stuffed inside a suitcase on her wall? Strong Epstein vibes.
preston714 : for anyone that entered ‘jamie lee curtis’s office
this is what they ‘bartered’ under
a child -in a suitcase
imagine the young women that came to her for advice-
what kind of mother would do this
Why Jamie Lee Curtis Has Photo Of Naked Child On Her Wall!
Here is what you need to know about Jamie Lee Curtis and the photo of a naked child on her wall…
Fact #1 : Jamie Lee Curtis Posted It In January 2023
First, let me start by confirming the photo / screenshot is genuine. In fact, Jamie Lee posted the original photo on her Instagram account.
OK. This is a weird post. But I have Covid, so fuck it. During one of the SAG nomination panels for @everythingeverywheremovie I told the story of how I ended up with my office furnished with my beautiful Pollack chairs from that movie. I mentioned that if people followed me, that was not a cheap trick to try to get people to boost my numbers, but I couldn’t figure out how else to get the picture out into the world, that I would post a picture of them on my IC in my offices for @comet.pictures and I am a truth teller so here you go.
However, the renewed 2024 interest in Jamie Lee Curtis and the photo of a naked child on her wall is peculiar, as she posted the photo in January 2023 – a year ago!
Fact #2 : Jamie Lee Curtis Addressed The Controversy
After conservative media personalities and conspiracy theorists called her taste in art “creepy” or “sick”, or linked it to Jeffrey Epstein and the Balenciaga BDSM scandal, Jamie Lee Curtis quickly deleted her Instagram post.
She later addressed the controversy, stating that it was a photograph by an artist who gifted it to her 20 years earlier:
Last week I posted a picture of some chairs that included a photograph on the wall by an artist that was gifted to me 20 years ago.
Fact #3 : It Was Photographer’s Daughter In A Tub Of Water
There have been suggestions that the viral photo showed a naked child in a suitcase, or a box, insinuating that it celebrated or condoned child abuse or child pornography.
Some have also suggested that it was a photo of one of Jamie Lee Curtis’ adopted daughters – Annie Guest or Ruby Guest, or an unnamed niece. None of that is true.
The truth is – the photo shows the photographer’s daughter in a small plastic tub filled with water, as Jamie Lee Curtis explained:
As I have said, I am a truth teller so here’s the truth. It’s a picture of a child, taken by her mother, of her playing in their backyard in a tub of water. Nothing more, nothing less. I took down the post because I didn’t want to keep something up that upset anyone.
There isn’t anything nefarious or unseemly about the photo – many parents take similarly innocent photos of their children. Perhaps only perverts can see the perversion in such photos?
Fact #4 : It Was Taken By Betsy Schneider
The photo was actually taken by Betsy Schneider, a notable American photographer who often publishes and exhibits photos of her family.
The viral photo, in particular, is called The Tub, and was taken in 2003, as part of her photo series, Sweet is the Swamp.
I should point out that Betsy Schneider was one of just 9 photographers to be awarded the prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship in 2011. If she ever gifted me a print, I would certainly have it framed and mounted on my wall!
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Truth : That Muslim Man Did Not Marry An 8 Year-Old Girl!
This is yet another example of FAKE NEWS circulating on X (formerly Twitter), and here are the reasons why…
Fact #1 : The Photo Was From 2016
The viral photo isn’t new, even though people are posting it in 2023. It has been circulating since 2016, and keeps going viral over the years.
Fact #2 : The Photo Was Taken In Turkey
Even though some have posted the photo together with screenshots of news articles suggesting that this occurred in Yemen, the viral photo was actually taken in Elâzığ, a city in Turkey.
Fact #3 : It Was A Kindergarten Ceremony
Regardless of what’s been claimed on social media, the viral photo does not show an old man and his very young wife. Neither does it show a wedding of the man and the very young girl.
The photo is one of many taken at a private kindergarten in Elâzığ, Turkey, showing the celebration ceremony held for children – boys and girls, who successfully completed their Quran education.
Notably, the girls came to the kindergarten ceremony dressed in costumes, including wedding dresses. However, it does not mean that they were there to be married off to old men!
The man in the viral photo is apparently the kindergarten’s principal, who shared those photos on the kindergarten’s social media account.
Needless to say – the parents of those children were also present! The photos also show the children receiving presents.
Fact #4 : Bride Who Died On Wedding Night Was A Different Girl
The shocking case of an 8 year-old Yemeni girl called Rawan, who allegedly died on her wedding night, has been tied to this viral photo.
Allegedly, the girl died from internal bleeding and a uterine rupture, after having intercourse with her 40 year-old husband on their wedding night in the northwestern Yemeni town of Meedi.
The story was reported by a Yemeni social activist, and confirmed to Reuters by two residents in Meedi. However, a security official in the provincial town of Haradh denied that any such incident occurred. To date, no additional details have been reported, and it is not known if this incident actually happened.
Even if the story is true, that incident was reported in September 2013 – more than 10 years ago. That case has nothing to do with the viral photo above, which was taken three years later – in 2016.
Fact #5 : Dead Bride + Husband Photos Are False
To be clear – no known photo exists of the 40 year-old man, or his 8 year-old bride who allegedly died on their wedding night. The two viral photos that often accompany that story were misappropriated.
The man in the screenshot below is actually Ebrahim Yusuf Kazi, a 67 year-old imam who was jailed in 2011 for two years for sexually assaulting three young girls in the United Kingdom.
The girl, who appears to be dressed as a bride, was apparently taken from a Russia-1 video uploaded in 2012, about child brides in the CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) of the former Soviet Union.
I should also point out that the girl’s name is not Ilham Mahdi al Assi. That is a 13 year-old Yemeni girl who died after bleeding from her first sexual intercourse with her 23 year-old husband, Abed al-Hikmi. That happened in April 2010, and her husband was detained by the police.
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This is yet another example of celebrity FAKE NEWS reated and propagated by people to generate income from page views and YouTube advertising, and here are the reasons why…
Fact #1 : No Legitimate Media Outlet Reported His Death
These YouTube videos have been circulating for weeks and months, but people don’t seem to notice that no legitimate media has reported Barry Gibb’s death.
Barry Gibb is more than just an international celebrity, he is a living legend. Even if he only tripped in public and grazed his shin, it would have been breathlessly reported on by the celebrity blogs, if not the mainstream media.
No legitimate media outlet reported that Barry Gibb was sick or hospitalised, never mind mysteriously dying suddenly. That’s because it never happened!
Fact #2 : Barry Gibb Is Still Alive + Well!
Sir Barry Alan Crompton Gibb (born 1 September 1946) is very much alive, as of Friday, 29 December 2023. But of course, you want “proof of life”, don’t you?
Well, on 22 December 2023, CBS Mornings posted a video clip of Barry Gibb telling their reporter, Anthony Mason, about his legacy, and how fame impacted his relationship with his brothers.
As you can see, Barry Gibb is not only alive, he looks to be very healthy and in good shape!
.@GibbBarry has one of the most enduring catalogs in the history of popular music — and now, he is a @kencen honoree.
Barry Gibb earlier posted a photo of himself at his 2017 concert on June 24, 2023, after thanking the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for selecting to honour him for lifetime artistic achievements this coming Sunday, December 3, 2023.
I am beyond honored to share I am going to be recognized as part of the 46th class of Honorees at the Kennedy Center. #KCHonors
Meet all the Honorees being celebrated in December, and stay tuned for the broadcast on @CBS ➡ tkc.co/Honors The Kennedy Center CBS
I analysed the photos used in these videos, and traced the origin of three examples used in many of these videos.
This photo that purportedly shows Barry Gibb’s funeral procession, was edited from a real photo of the funeral procession for Jade Goody – an English television personality who died of cancer on 22 March 2009.
The photo was taken by Chris Rayburn for the Associated Press on Saturday, 4 April 2009, as her funeral procession passed through Loughton, on the way to St. John the Baptist Church in Buckhurst Hill, England.
If you look carefully at the original photo on the right, you can see pink balloons spelling out “Jade From Bermondsey“. Jade Goody was born on 5 June 1981 in Bermondsey, London.
The fake news creator cropped that out, and added a super-large photo of Barry Gibb to the top of the hearse, to trick you.
The photo which is being used to show Barry Gibb’s funeral is actually a screenshot from the Women and Death episode from the TV drama, Desperate Housewives, which aired on Sunday, March 18, 2012.
The “photo” shows Susan Mayer (played by Teri Hatcher) crying over the coffin of Mike Delfino (played by James Denton).
It certainly does NOT show Teri Hatcher crying over Barry Gibb’s funeral, that’s for sure!
This photo does not show the Barry Gibb’s coffin being carried during his funeral. It was actually edited from a photo of the John Gotti funeral, taken outside the Papavero Funeral Home by Chet Gordon of TopFoto.
Mob boss John Gotti was laid to rest on June 15, 2002, after dying of cancer in a federal prison hospital in Missouri. Obviously, that was not Barry Gibbs’s funeral because he was very much still alive in 2002!
The fake news creator just added a large photo of Barry Gibb to trick you into thinking that it was his funeral.
Fact #4 : Barry Gibb Death Hoax Is Driven By Fake Fact Check Too
This Barry Gibb death hoax is, ironically, also being driven by a fake fact check article by the MediaMass Project, which keeps “updating” the dates in their fake fact check article:
News of singer Barry Gibb’s death spread quickly earlier this week causing concern among fans across the world. However the December 2023 report has now been confirmed as a complete hoax and just the latest in a string of fake celebrity death reports. Thankfully, Bee Gees singer is alive and well.
Rumors of the singer’s alleged demise gained traction on Wednesday after a ‘R.I.P. Barry Gibb’ Facebook page attracted nearly one million of ‘likes’. Those who read the ‘About’ page were given a believable account of the British singer’s passing:
“At about 11 a.m. ET on Wednesday (December 27, 2023), our beloved singer Barry Gibb passed away. Barry Gibb was born on September 1, 1946 in Douglas. He will be missed but not forgotten. Please show your sympathy and condolences by commenting on and liking this page.”
Hundreds of fans immediately started writing their messages of condolence on the Facebook page, expressing their sadness that the talented 77-year-old singer, musician and producer was dead. And as usual, Twittersphere was frenzied over the death hoax.
Where as some trusting fans believed the post, others were immediately skeptical of the report, perhaps learning their lesson from the huge amount of fake death reports emerging about celebrities over recent months. Some pointed out that the news had not been carried on any major British network, indicating that it was a fake report, as the death of a singer of Barry Gibb’s stature would be major news across networks.
Their claim of a viral R.I.P. Barry Gibb Facebook page is false. There is no such Facebook page. It is their standard fake fact check spiel for fake celebrity deaths.
He joins the long list of celebrities who have been victimized by this hoax. He’s still alive and well, stop believing what you see on the Internet.
Hidden in the description page for the MediaMass Project is a disclaimer that they are a “satire” website. That’s the usual “cover” for websites peddling fake news.
Regardless of their reasons, anything posted by MediaMass.net must be considered as fake news, until proven otherwise.
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No Evidence Israel Plans To Build Any Homes On Gaza Beach!
This appears to be an over-reaction on social media over a joke / trolling, and here are the reasons why…
Fact #1 : Photos / Images Are Genuine
First, I should point out that the viral photos or images are genuine, and were posted (archive | archive) by Israeli real estate company הרי זהב (Harey Zahav / Mountains of Gold).
Translated into English, the Hebrew post by Harey Zahav reads:
A beach house on the beach isn’t a dream! We at Harey Zahav Company are preparing the ground for the return to Gush Katif. Our staff are working on the best lands, to evacuate the invaders and clean up the rubble. We hope that our soldiers will return home soon to resume work.
Fact #2 : They Were Posted As A Joke
Even though the images are genuine, they do not actually show houses being promoted for sale by הרי זהב (Harey Zahav).
After the images went viral, the company’s owner, Zeev Epshtein, clarified that they were posted as a joke (archive):
This is a joke. We’re not the State of Israel. We are a private company that obviously can’t make such decisions.”
The “joke” is extremely distasteful and cruel, in light of the devastation and deaths the company appears to be making light of. But they really are not evidence that:
Israel planned the October 7 attack by Hamas, and/or
Israel planned to seize Palestinian land in Gaza, and/or
Israel has approved building new homes for Israeli settlers in Gaza
These images may have been an attempt by the company to “troll” Palestinian supporters, or to draw attention to their company. However, they are now (inadvertently) being compared to how the Nazis destroyed / seized Jewish homes and property in the 1930s.
It is currently unknown what plans Israel has for the Gaza Strip, after invading it on 27 October 2023, following the October 7 attack by Hamas.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel intends to have “overall security responsibility over the Gaza Strip for an indefinite period” following the war. While that does not mean that Israel intends to annex the Gaza Strip, it may be end up turning into a “de facto” annexation / occupation of the Gaza Strip.
Fact #4 : Israeli Settlements Are Illegal Under International Law
To be clear – Israel has not (yet) allowed new settlements in the Gaza Strip. For one thing – heavy fighting is still going on between the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Hamas.
That does not mean they won’t eventually allow settlers to move in, or close an eye. After all, Israel has long allowed (and even encouraged) the creation of illegal settlements on Palestinian land in the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and the Golan Heights.
All those settlements have been ruled as illegal by the international community. Some legal experts also described these settlements as a war crime.
Certainly, the illegal Israeli settlements on Palestinian land have drawn comparisons to how Nazi Germany confiscated Jewish land and property in the 1930s, leading eventually to the Holocaust.
That said, it seems unlikely that Israel will eventually allow new settlements to be created in the Gaza Strip.
For one thing – international opinion is turning against Israel for its disproportionate response to the October 7 attack by Hamas, with numerous reports of discriminate attacks on civilians. New settlements in the Gaza Strip would likely be a red line for even the Biden Administration.
But more critically, the Gaza Strip is small, and offers relatively little space for new Israeli settlements to be created with suitable buffer zones. Unless Israel intends to permanently occupy the Gaza Strip, it would be “easier” for them to create new settlements in the West Bank,
There is also the issue of how Israel intends to “deal” with over 2.3 million Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, who are already living in one of the most densely-populated places on earth. One can only hope Israel does not adopt even more deadly Nazi methods of getting rid of their “Untermensch” (subhumans).
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Did Israel actually orchestrate the 9/11 attacks on the United States, as a false flag operation?!
Take a look at the viral claims, and find out what the facts really are!
Claim : Israel Orchestrated 9/11 False Flag Attacks!
People are sharing photos or posts on X (formerly Twitter), which claim or suggest that Israel actually orchestrated the 9/11 attacks on the United States, as a false flag operation!
Matt Wallace : Rumors are circulating that the Israeli government orchestrated 9/11 as a false flag attack to get the United States Military involved in their conflicts in the Middle East. Do you believe that is possible?
Stew Peters posted what appears to be an AI generated photo of Jews dancing in front of the World Trade Center towers exploding during the September 11 attack.
Jake Shields : The Mossad agents arrested dancing and recording on 9/11 shows at the Minimum they were aware the attack was taking place Benjamin Netanyahu also said the attack is great for Israel
This is yet another of FAKE NEWS circulating on X (formerly Twitter), and here are the reasons why…
Fact #1 : Osama Bin Laden Took Credit For 9/11 Attacks
First, I should point out that Osama bin Laden himself publicly took credit for the September 11 attacks on the United States.
Translation of audio message that was posted on Islamist website on 14 February 2003:
Osama bin Laden : “On the blessed Tuesday 11 September 2001 … they launched their attacks with their planes in an unparalleled and magnificent feat of valor, unmatched by any in humankind before them. … Yet with the destruction of the Twin Towers in New York, there occurred an even bigger destruction: that of the great American Dream and legend of Democracy.”
Osama bin Laden was even captured on video, acknowledging that Muhammad Atta was the ringleader of the 9/11 attacks:
Osama bin Laden : Muhammad (Atta) from the Egyptian family (meaning the al-Qaida Egyptian group), was in charge of the group.”
Saudi Sheikh : A plane crashing into a tall building was out of anyone’s imagination. This was a great job. He was one of the pious men in the organization. He became a martyr. Allah bless his soul.
Osama bin Laden : The brothers, who conducted the operation, all they knew was that they have a martyrdom operation and we asked each of them to go to America but they didn’t know anything about the operation, not even one letter.
But they were trained and we did not reveal the operation to them until they are there and just before they boarded the planes. Then he said: Those who were trained to fly didn’t know the others. One group of people did not know the other group.
They were overjoyed when the first plane hit the building, so I said to them: be patient. The difference between the first and the second plane hitting the towers was twenty minutes. And the difference between the first plane and the plane that hit the Pentagon was one hour.
Fact #2 : 9/11 Commission Confirmed Al Qaeda Was Responsible
The 9/11 Commission confirmed that al Qaeda was responsible for the 9/11 attacks on the United States, not Israel.
Its final report (link) detailed how the attack was planned and financed by al Qaeda, and conducted by 19 young Arabs. It also pointed out that Islamic extremists had given “plenty of warning” that they planned to “kill Americans indiscriminately and in large numbers”.
During the spring and summer of 2001, U.S. intelligence agencies received a stream of warnings that al Qaeda planned, as one report put it, “something very, very, very big.” Director of Central Intelligence George Tenet told us, “The system was blinking red.”
Although Bin Ladin was determined to strike in the United States, as President Clinton had been told and President Bush was reminded in a Presidential Daily Brief article briefed to him in August 2001, the specific threat information pointed overseas. Numerous precautions were taken overseas. Domestic agencies were not effectively mobilized.
The 9/11 Commission report also pointed out that it was Osama bin Laden who ordered the September 11 attacks to proceed.
As final preparations were under way during the summer of 2001, dissent emerged among al Qaeda leaders in Afghanistan over whether to proceed. The Taliban’s chief, Mullah Omar, opposed attacking the United States. Although facing opposition from many of his senior lieutenants, Bin Ladin effectively overruled their objections, and the attacks went forward.
Fact #3 : Many Jews Died In September 11 Attack
Claims that the Mossad warned some 4,000 Jews who worked at the World Trade Center through Jew calls about the September 11 attack have been proven false time and time again.
Approximately 400 of those who died in the World Trade Center were confirmed, or strongly believed, to be Jewish – accounting for about 15% of all WTC victims that day. The US Department of State even compiled a partial list of 76 WTC victims who were confirmed Jewish.
The AI-generated photo that Stew Peters posted of Jews dancing as the World Trade Center towers exploded is based on the recurring narrative that the 9/11 attacks were a false flag operation conducted by Israel.
The problem though is that – there never was any evidence of Jews or Israelis dancing in delight as they watched the Twin Towers burn and then collapse.
Instead, news media only reported that people were celebrating news of the September 11 attacks in the Palestinian Territories, as well as some Middle Eastern countries like Egypt and Lebanon.
Conspiracy theorists who keep promoting this claim over the years have consistently fail to provide any evidence of dancing Jews / Israelis. That’s probably why they have to resort to creating such images using generative AI…
Fact #5 : Arrested Israelis Deny Involvement
There was only one known incident involving Israeli citizens – five men who were arrested after someone reported seeing three of them taking photos or videos of the World Trade Center on fire.
Three of the men were reportedly “happy” while taking photos or videos in Liberty Park, which is located opposite the World Trade Center on the New Jersey side of the river.
When police officers tracked down their van and pulled it over, one of the passengers told the officers that they had been on the West Side Highway in Manhattan when the September 11 attacks took place.
The driver – Sivan Kurzberg, told the officers that the Palestinians were “the problem”, not them. The other passengers were his brother, Paul Kurzberg, and their friends, Aaron Shmuel, Oded Ellner, and Omer Marmari.
We are Israeli. We are not your problem. Your problems are our problems. The Palestinians are the problem.
I should point out that the Israelis were only seen taking photos or videos after the first plane had already hit the WTC, and not during the attack itself.
On top of that, they thought the attacks were carried out by Palestinians, when none of them were from Palestine. 15 of the terrorists were from Saudi Arabia, two were from the United Arab Emirates, one was from Egypt, and one was from Lebanon.
Finally – there ultimately was no evidence that the five Israeli men were involved in the 9/11 attacks. Conspiracy theorists have certainly not provided any evidence to back up their claims.
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