Fact Check: Was Paul Pelosi Arrested for Possession of Child Porn?
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A video shared on Instagram claims Paul Pelosi, husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was arrested on charges of possessing child pornography.
Verdict: False
While Paul Pelosi was recently arrested for drunk driving, there is no evidence to suggest he is facing charges for child pornography. The claim stems from a satirical website.
Fact Check:
Paul Pelosi was charged with one count of driving under the influence and one count of operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol content over 0.08 after he was involved in a car accident near his home in California May 29, according to the New York Post. He was released from jail the next day after posting $5,000 bail, the outlet reported.
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