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Footage of crimes goes viral before the facts are clear

Footage of crimes goes viral before the facts are clear

Videos of criminal activities are increasingly spreading virally on social media before their authenticity can be verified. This trend impacts public perception significantly, often bypassing traditional investigative outlets and causing immediate reactions without verified context.

Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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