Michigan Student fled to China after illegal vote charge, FBI says
Michigan Student fled to China after illegal vote charge, FBI says
The man boarded a Delta flight from Detroit to Shanghai, China, on Jan. 19 using a Chinese passport in his name.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article appears to be factually accurate. All key claims are supported by multiple reliable sources. There is no discernible bias in the reporting.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim:** The man boarded a Delta flight from Detroit to Shanghai, China, on Jan. 19 using a Chinese passport in his name.
- Verification Source #2: Supports this claim.
- Verification Source #4: Supports the claim that he surrendered one Chinese passport.
- Verification Source #5: Supports the claim that the student is Chinese.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- All sources generally agree on the core facts of the case: a Chinese national student at the University of Michigan was charged with illegal voting and fled to China.
- Verification Source #1, #3, #4, and #5 all support the claim that the student was charged with voting illegally.
- Verification Source #5 identifies the student as Haoxiang Gao, 19.
- Verification Source #4 mentions the case was unsealed seven months after the Michigan election.