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Every federal worker impacted by the shutdown will get paid eventually

National

Hunter Biden’s laptop: What we can VERIFY

A laptop allegedly left at a shop by the president’s son has become the source of immense speculation. VERIFY dug into this controversial story.
National

Hunter Biden laptop scandal: a fact-check

With David Weiss indicting President Joe Biden’s son Hunter on gun charges, a look at accusations of corruption and the infamous computer.
VERIFY Tracking

There is a real Trump mug shot, but these fakes exist online

Donald Trump was booked into the Fulton County Jail on Aug. 24 and had his mug shot taken. Here’s the real photo compared with fakes circulating online.
Donald Trump

Trump bond agreement violation wouldn’t mean automatic jail time

Trump’s bond order in Georgia says he cannot intimidate witnesses or co-defendants, including on social media. Here’s what could happen if he violates it.
Donald Trump

Yes, the state of Georgia requires mugshots for individuals facing felony charges

Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat said his department plans on following “normal practices,” including taking mugshots, when former President Trump is formally booked.
Donald Trump

Yes, the RICO Act was created to prosecute the Mafia and other mobsters

Donald Trump is charged with violating Georgia’s RICO Act. His former lawyer Rudy Giuliani used the federal version of the law to prosecute mobsters.
Donald Trump

Yes, you can be elected president if you've been indicted or found guilty in a criminal case

Presidential eligibility is outlined in the Constitution and doesn't exclude anyone who's been charged with a crime or found guilty in a criminal case.
Donald Trump

VERIFYING the possible pardon scenarios in Trump’s 3 indictments

On August 3, Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty in his third criminal indictment, his second in federal court. The first was in New York state court.
Crime

Yes, you can be elected president if you've been indicted or found guilty in a criminal case

Presidential eligibility is outlined in the Constitution and doesn't exclude anyone who's been charged with a crime or found guilty in a criminal case.
Courts

Shein RICO suit not the same as criminal charges

Designers accused Shein of copyright infringement and racketeering in a civil suit. It’s not a criminal case like those used for mobsters.
Courts

No, Shein has not been charged with RICO crimes

Three designers brought a civil RICO suit against the fast fashion company, but that’s different from criminal charges akin to mafia prosecutions.