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Viral photo claiming to show George Santos’ mugshot is fake

Crime

Viral photo claiming to show George Santos’ mugshot is fake

Government

Sitting members of Congress can be removed from office

Rep. George Santos faces federal criminal charges for money laundering, fraud and theft. But criminal charges don’t automatically remove him from office.
Scams

Yes, scammers are using artificial intelligence to impersonate people you know

Scammers can impersonate family members or other people you know on the phone by using artificial intelligence (AI) voice cloning technology.
Money

Yes, tap-to-pay is less vulnerable to credit card skimming than swiping or inserting

Using contactless methods protects you from scams that steal your information when swiping or inserting your credit card.
Crime

No, the death penalty is not cheaper than life imprisonment

When debates over capital punishment turn to the matter of cost, research agrees: it’s more expensive.
Crime

No, research suggests the death penalty does not save money compared to life in prison

States that pursue death sentences spend millions more than they otherwise would, and often don't wind up executing the inmate, experts have found.
Crime

Yes, the federal government keeps money it seizes in drug busts and other investigations

Federal law enforcement sometimes takes money or property during criminal investigations, such as drug busts or money laundering cases. We VERIFY where it goes.
Crime

Yes, If they’re convicted, the government can keep the property and money it seized

When the FBI, DEA or IRS confiscate money and property from drug traffickers and money launderers, those assets stay with the government to be spent later.
Donald Trump

Yes, New York’s five-year statute of limitations for felonies can be extended in some cases

Many people have argued that the statute of limitations has run out on the charges against former President Trump. Here’s what we can VERIFY about New York law.
Donald Trump

Trump NY indictment: couldn’t pardon self if elected POTUS in 2024

Presidents have broad powers when it comes to pardons for federal crimes. Trump’s indictment was for state crimes.
Donald Trump

Viral photos of Donald Trump’s ‘mug shot’ are fake

Fake mug shots of former president Donald Trump circulated online following his arraignment in New York. There’s no evidence Trump had a mug shot taken.
Donald Trump

No, Trump could not pardon himself in New York case if he is re-elected president

Presidents have broad powers when it comes to pardons for federal crimes. Trump’s indictment was for state crimes.

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Louisville's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Louisville, Kentucky | WHAS11.com

Viral photo claiming to show George Santos’ mugshot is fake

Sitting members of Congress can be removed from office

Yes, scammers are using artificial intelligence to impersonate people you know

Yes, tap-to-pay is less vulnerable to credit card skimming than swiping or inserting

No, the death penalty is not cheaper than life imprisonment

No, research suggests the death penalty does not save money compared to life in prison

Yes, the federal government keeps money it seizes in drug busts and other investigations

Yes, If they’re convicted, the government can keep the property and money it seized

Yes, New York’s five-year statute of limitations for felonies can be extended in some cases

Trump NY indictment: couldn’t pardon self if elected POTUS in 2024

Viral photos of Donald Trump’s ‘mug shot’ are fake

No, Trump could not pardon himself in New York case if he is re-elected president

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