Widespread unrest broke out in Los Angeles following recent immigration raids by the ICE agency, leading to protests that escalated into violent confrontations. Demonstrations involved tear gas, numerous arrests, and chaos in parts of the city. Amidst the turmoil, social media platforms saw a surge in viral, yet misleading videos regarding the situation. DW Fact Check investigated claims tied to these videos, concluding that many were unrelated to the protests, such as an old video linked to a street takeover from March 2024, highlighting the challenges of misinformation during crises.
A viral video claiming to show unrest in Los Angeles was found to be unrelated, having first appeared in March 2024, depicting a street takeover instead.
The intense demonstrations and immigration raids in LA generated misleading viral content, prompting extensive fact-checking, with many videos lacking context or relevance to the protests.
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