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Document verification

The process of verifying the authenticity and credibility of the released documents, including the use of document-search tools and cross-checks.

Fact-Checks

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Jan 30, 2026
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What public records or court filings exist that could corroborate Sasha/Sascha Riley’s military service claim?

A single military discharge document — a DD Form 214 — has been circulated to at least one fact-checker and was provided by the person posting the audio tapes, which is the primary public item reporte...

Jan 14, 2026
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What standards do journalists and the DOJ use to verify allegations that appear in large document dumps like the Epstein files?

When massive troves such as the recent Epstein dumps hit the public domain, journalists and the Department of Justice (DOJ) apply overlapping but distinct verification standards: the DOJ focuses on le...

Feb 6, 2026

Which specific photographs and emails in the DOJ release directly reference Donald Trump, and how have news organizations verified them?

’s massive release contains thousands of items that name or reference , but the specific materials that directly reference him are largely: news clippings and images preserved in Epstein’s files inclu...

Feb 6, 2026

Has the University of Georgia CAIS publicly released any lab reports or sample accession records for the Buga Sphere?

The available reporting does not show any verifiable, official lab report or sample accession record publicly released by the ’s that can be independently tied to the so‑called “” sample; claims that ...

Feb 3, 2026

How to verify the authenticity of a DOJ Epstein document downloaded from third‑party archives?

A reliable path to document obtained from a third‑party archive combines source tracing, file‑level cryptographic checks where available, visual and metadata inspection, and official cross‑checks thro...