False claims Stephen Hawking Epstein documents viral Boom

Fabricated document falsely claims Stephen Hawking liked watching "undressed midgets solve complex equations" and goes viral as real amid Epstein case.

The internet has been buzzing with a viral claim that physicist Stephen Hawking enjoyed watching "undressed midgets solve complex equations", with the claim being attributed to a screenshot from the unsealed Epstein documents. However, upon investigation, it was found that the image was actually shared as a meme on Twitter and not as a factual representation of the documents.

The release of the unsealed court documents has brought new details to light regarding the lawsuit against Jeffrey Epstein, including the names of his former associates such as former US Presidents Bill Clinton and Donald Trump. It's important to note that the release of these names does not necessarily imply wrongdoing on their part. The documents include names of witnesses, victims, and employees involved in the lawsuit.

Stephen Hawking's name was mentioned in the documents, but the extent of his involvement with Epstein remains unclear. Following the release of the documents, social media was flooded with claims that Hawking enjoyed watching "undressed midgets solve complex equations", leading to a barrage of memes and widespread sharing of the claim. However, upon reviewing the entire first tranche of the unsealed documents, it was found that the specific claim about Hawking was not present in the document.

Further investigation revealed that the image of the alleged transcript was shared as a joke, with the user adding an alternative text indicating that it was a meme. This highlights the importance of verifying information before sharing it, especially when it comes to sensitive and potentially damaging claims.