Fake Photo: Image of Mourners Falsely Linked to Gaddafi Son's Funeral
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An image circulating online does not show mourners at the funeral of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, a son of Libya's former leader.
The photo shows a large crowd at a different event. It predates the recent reports about Gaddafi.
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi is a controversial figure. He was sentenced to death in absentia by a Libyan court in 2015. Recent unconfirmed reports of his death have sparked rumors online.
Fact-checkers have confirmed the image is not connected to him. It is being reused with false information.
This case highlights the problem of old photos being shared with new, false stories. Experts advise checking the source and date of images during fast-moving news events.