French journalist's video of looter intervention co-opted for disinformation

A clip filmed by journalist Frédèric Munsch showing a woman confronting looters in France has been repurposed to spread disinformation, drawing online harassment. Munsch states the footage, intended to highlight courage, has been turned into propaganda. The incident underscores how authentic material can be weaponized in information operations, though the specific narratives and reach remain unclear.

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