DISINFO: Migrants attacked and sexually harassed people in Frankfurt

DISINFORMATION CASE DETAILS

  • Outlet: www.euportal.cz ( archive, original )
  • Date of publication: February 12, 2017
  • Outlet language(s): Czech
  • Countries / regions discussed: Germany, Africa, Middle East

AI translations:

DISINFO: Migrants attacked and sexually harassed people in Frankfurt

SUMMARY

Migrants from the Middle East and Africa attacked and sexually harassed people in Frankfurt during New Years Eve celebration.

RESPONSE

The news about attack in Frankfurt, originally presented by German tabloid Bild, was based on false testimonies. Bild itself recognized that it was mistaken (unlike the disinformation oriented outlets which continue spreading this false information): huff.to/2kE3onq,

Disclaimer

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