The Truth Behind the Viral Fake News Report Involving Kamala Harris
Recently, viral posts have been circulating online claiming that Vice President Kamala Harris was involved in a hit-and-run incident in San Francisco back in 2011. The posts link to what appears to be a news report from a San Francisco television station called KBSF-TV, alleging that Harris hit a 13-year-old girl named Alicia Brown and left the scene of the crime.
The article’s headline reads, “Kamala Harris hit a 13-year-old girl with a car and left the crime scene,” further fueling the false narrative. It also includes a video interview with the alleged victim, adding a layer of authenticity to the fake report.
However, after thorough investigation, it has been confirmed that the news report is entirely fake. San Francisco police have stated that there are no records of such an incident ever taking place. The website, KBSF-TV, where the rumor originated, is not a legitimate news organization and the article has since been deleted.
Various red flags point to the falsity of the claims, such as the creation date of the website and the use of images taken from other sources. In fact, an image of a shattered windshield in the article was traced back to a USA TODAY article from 2018 about a completely unrelated incident in Guam.
Additionally, X-ray images included in the video do not correspond to the alleged victim mentioned in the hit-and-run incident but have been lifted from medical journals discussing different cases entirely.
The bottom line is that the news report about Kamala Harris being involved in a hit-and-run in 2011 is nothing more than a fabricated story meant to deceive and spread misinformation. It’s crucial to be vigilant and fact-check information before sharing it to prevent the spread of false narratives.
Remember, the truth matters, and it’s essential to verify information before accepting it as fact.
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