Trump pardons ex-NYPD officer who was convicted of helping China stalk an expat
Trump pardons ex-NYPD officer who was convicted of helping China stalk an expat
President Donald Trump has granted a pardon to a former New York police sergeant who was convicted of helping China try to scare an ex-official into going back to his homeland
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article is mostly accurate, stating that Trump pardoned a former NYPD officer convicted of helping China stalk an expat. The main claim is supported by multiple sources. However, the title and snippet's framing suggest a negative bias against Trump.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: President Donald Trump granted a pardon to a former New York police sergeant.
- Verification Source #1: This source does not mention the pardon, but confirms the individual was an ex-NYPD detective.
- Verification Source #2: This source confirms Michael McMahon was a former New York City Police Department Sergeant.
- Assessment: Supported by source 2, unverified by source 1 regarding the pardon itself.
- Claim: The former NYPD sergeant was convicted of helping China try to scare an ex-official into going back to his homeland.
- Verification Source #1: Confirms Michael McMahon was convicted of acting as an unregistered foreign agent, stalking and conspiracy related to China.
- Verification Source #2: Confirms McMahon was convicted for participating in a scheme to stalk and coerce.
- Assessment: Supported by both sources.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 1: 'Michael McMahon was convicted in 2023 of acting as an unregistered foreign agent, stalking and conspiracy.'
- Source 2: 'Michael McMahon, a Former New York City Police Department Sergeant, Was Convicted at Trial for Participating in a Scheme to Stalk and Coerce.'