Fact Check: Is the Video of a Somali Man Asking for Deportation Instead of Prison Real?

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Claimant: Social Media

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Claim: A real court video shows a Somali man asking to be deported instead of serving 30 years for daycare fraud.

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Rating: FALSE

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Explanation: The video is AI-generated and does not depict a real court proceeding. No such case exists, and the footage contains multiple indicators consistent with synthetic media.

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Date: 01/29/2026

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Last Updated on January 29, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check