Fact Check: Were Roy Cooper’s COVID-era prisoner releases connected to Logan Federico’s murder?

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Claimant: Senate Leadership Fund


Claim: Roy Cooper’s COVID-era prisoner releases were connected to the 2025 murder of Logan Federico.


Rating: BLATANT LIE


Explanation: The accused murderer was released from prison in South Carolina, not North Carolina. Roy Cooper had no role in that release, so the claim falsely connects his COVID-era prisoner policies to the murder.


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Date: 08/28/2026


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Last Updated on August 28, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check