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Microsoft Identifies Russian Group Behind Fake Kamala Harris Hit-and-Run Story, Viral Video

Sep 18, 2024, 01:23 AM

Microsoft has identified a Russian propaganda group as the source of a false claim circulating on social media that Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris was involved in a hit-and-run incident that left a 13-year-old girl paralyzed. The fake story, which included a viral video, has been widely shared online, prompting Microsoft to issue a statement debunking the misinformation.