false reporting
[/fɔls rɪˈpɔrtɪŋ/]
noun
denúncia falsa
1. the act of providing intentionally inaccurate or misleading information in an official report or to authorities
The journalist was accused of false reporting when the facts in her article could not be verified.
A jornalista foi acusada de denúncia falsa quando os fatos do seu artigo não puderam ser verificados.
2. deliberately submitting false or inaccurate information to law enforcement or government agencies
False reporting to the police is a criminal offense in most jurisdictions.
Fazer denúncia falsa à polícia é um crime em quase todas as jurisdições.
3. the transmission of inaccurate news or information by media outlets
The news outlet was criticized for false reporting on the election results.
O veículo de mídia foi criticado por reportagem falsa sobre os resultados das eleições.
In Brazil, false reporting is taken very seriously both legally and socially, particularly regarding false police reports (denúncia caluniosa), which can result in criminal charges. During the digital age, false reporting has become increasingly associated with misinformation on social media. In the US, false reporting to police is a misdemeanor in many states and a felony in others depending on severity. The term has gained prominence in media discourse on both sides of the Atlantic due to concerns about 'fake news' and journalistic integrity.
NYC Slang
BS reporting; made-up story; fake news
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