post Share on Facebook Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has reportedly been arrested by the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division (CID) on charges of treason and election interference.
Verdict: False
The allegations are false and originate from an article published on June 29th by satire website Real Raw News.
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Bragg received a 56% “negative sentiment” score across multiple online posts, articles and discussions. New York Post“The number of people who have been criticized for their actions is growing,” said Lira Global Consulting's report, citing data from the firm. In 483,000 posts, Bragg was criticized for “policy failures and poor decisions,” including a “pro-criminal approach to crime,” the outlet reported.
According to a Facebook post, Bragg was arrested by the U.S. Army CID on suspicion of treason and election interference. The post said the charges were related to Bragg's “[empaneling] “A grand jury of Deep State sympathizers will indict President Donald J. Trump on trumped-up charges designed to put him in jail, or, failing that, to damage his chances of becoming the Republican nominee in 2024.”
This claim is false. June 29th article The article was published on the satirical website Real Law News. The website's “disclaimer” reads:About us” The page indicates that its contents are not meant to be taken literally: “The information on this website is intended to inform, educate and entertain. This website contains humor, parody and satire. We have included this disclaimer on advice and for our protection. [of] The disclaimer states “Legal Advisor.”
Similarly, Check Your Fact There is no reliable news coverage There is no evidence to support this claim. Moreover, this claim is based on the US military CID Website Also, Related Society Media AccountIn addition, Bragg Not public A statement was issued Comment on that claim. (RELATED: Image shows rioter holding e-cigarette instead of federal badge)
Check Your Fact has reached out to U.S. Army CID and Bragg's office for comment and will update this article if we receive any comment.
This isn't the first time the satirical claim has circulated online: Check Your Fact previously debunked a Facebook image that claimed four Colorado Supreme Court justices were hanged for voting to remove Trump from the state's 2024 primary ballot.
