95
/ 100
True
South Carolina
The website reports that a judge fined SC podcaster Mandy Matney $176,500 for contempt.
Infact verdict: True (95/100).
The claim that Mandy Matney was fined $176,500 for contempt by a judge is well-supported by multiple reliable sources. Yahoo News, FITSNews, and Fox News all report the same details about the fine, including the breakdown of costs and the reason for the contempt charge. This consistent corroboration from reputable news outlets provides strong evidence for the claim's accuracy.
How is this score determined? →Individual claims
95
True
Crime
Judge hits SC podcaster Mandy Matney with $176,500 in costs and a fine for contempt.
Multiple reliable sources, including Yahoo News, FITSNews, and Fox News, confirm that Mandy Matney was fined $176,500 for contempt by a judge. The fine included $171,500 in legal fees and a $5,000 fine for failing to attend a court-ordered deposition. This consistent reporting across reputable sources supports the claim's accuracy.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
95
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
95
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
90
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
None
Weighted Total
95
Evidence Summary
3 web sources confirm the fine and its details.
