Fact Check: Did three men abduct, sexually assault and hold 163 missing children captive in Florida?

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Claimant: Social Media


Claim: Three white men abducted, sexually assaulted and held 163 missing children captive in Florida.


Rating: BLATANT LIE


Explanation: The three men cited in the claim were charged in cases involving individual victims. There is no evidence that they were responsible for abducting, assaulting or holding all 163 children recovered during Operation Statewide Shield.


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Date: 09/02/2026


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Last Updated on September 2, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check