Infact
94 / 100
True France

An undocumented migrant saved a child by climbing four stories, and France granted him citizenship for his bravery.

Infact verdict: True (94/100).

Both claims regarding Mamoudou Gassama's heroic act and subsequent reward of French citizenship are verified by multiple reliable sources. Gassama, an undocumented migrant from Mali, climbed four stories to save a child in Paris, earning him the nickname 'Spiderman.' His bravery was recognized by French President Emmanuel Macron, who granted him citizenship and offered him a job with the Paris fire service. These events are well-documented by reputable news outlets, confirming the accuracy of the claims.

August 23, 2026 Language: en 2 claims analyzed
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Individual claims

94
True Society
An undocumented migrant climbed four stories with his bare hands to save a stranger's child.
Multiple high-reliability sources confirm that Mamoudou Gassama, an undocumented migrant, climbed four stories to save a child in Paris. This act was widely reported and is well-documented.
Fact Check Score None
Fact Check Weight 0
Web Consensus Score 95
Web Consensus Weight 40
Source Quality Score 90
Source Quality Weight 20
Llm Reasoning Score 90
Llm Reasoning Weight 40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw 90
Weighted Total 94
Evidence Summary 3 high-reliability web sources confirm the event.
94
True Society
France rewarded the migrant's courage with citizenship.
Reliable sources, including BBC and PBS, confirm that Mamoudou Gassama was granted French citizenship by President Macron for his bravery in saving a child.
Fact Check Score None
Fact Check Weight 0
Web Consensus Score 95
Web Consensus Weight 40
Source Quality Score 90
Source Quality Weight 20
Llm Reasoning Score 90
Llm Reasoning Weight 40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw 90
Weighted Total 94
Evidence Summary 3 medium-reliability web sources confirm the citizenship grant.

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