Fact Check: Did the FBI and ICE Bust a Yacht-Based Sex-Trafficking Ring Run by a Professor?

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Claimant: Social Media

Claim: The FBI and ICE raided a luxury yacht near Miami and rescued students trafficked by a Harvard or Georgetown professor.

Rating: BLATANT LIE

Explanation: There are no law enforcement reports, court records, or credible news coverage supporting this claim. The story is entirely fabricated and originated from viral misinformation.

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Date: 01/04/2026

 

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Last Updated on January 5, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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