Jan 18, 2024

Baltimore High School Principal Goes on Antisemitic Rant, or Does He? Hany Farid Weighs In.

From CBS News Baltimore

Expert says alleged recording of racist, antisemitic rant by Pikesville High principal could be fake

By Jessica Albert

As the investigation into a disturbing audio recording that surfaced earlier this week continues, WJZ is asking an expert about the authenticity of it.

Is it real or is it fake?...

Hany Farid is a professor at the University of California, Berkley specializing in digital forensics and authenticating digital media.

“I don't think you can say that this is an authentic recording,” Farid said. “And, that’s not to say that it’s fake. Notice that I was very careful with my wording here. I don’t think you can say it’s real and I think before we say it’s real – and it would have serious consequences if it’s real, of course -- we need more information...”

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Hany Farid is a professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences and the School of Information at UC Berkeley. He specializes in digital forensics.

Last updated: January 24, 2024