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Bill Essayli and the new ‘Untouchables’ score another bust for law and order

Nypost · 🇮🇷 public Iran · · 414 words · By CA Post Editorial Board
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Bill Essayli and the new ‘Untouchables’ score another bust for law and order We are watching a remake of the “Untouchables” in Los Angeles, with Bill Essayli as Eliot Ness.

Claims checked 8
Techniques found 5
Topics 2

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Coverage gap: Low Left coverage
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Center76%
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What happened

Bill Essayli and the new ‘Untouchables’ score another bust for law and order We are watching a remake of the “Untouchables” in Los Angeles, with Bill Essayli as Eliot Ness.

Why it matters

Every week, it seems, the leading federal prosector scores another major bust — fraudsters stealing millions from state and local coffers; Iranian regime sympathizers allegedly making arms deals from their homes; and, now, dangerous Mexican gangsters, living…

Common ground

As The California Post reported, the FBI conducted a stunning pre-dawn raid Thursday, dubbed “Operation Gangsta’s Paradise,” nabbing the alleged leaders of a “gang of gangs, who had apparently lived openly and comfortably in the suburban climes of Orange…

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Bandwagon, Appeal to Anger: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/23/opinion/bill-essayli-and-the-new-untouchables/

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eFinder identified 5 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 90% confidence
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Bandwagon 70% confidence
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Appeal to Anger 80% confidence
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Glittering Generalities 85% confidence
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Selective Omission 75% confidence
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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 8 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “It may be hard to believe now, but as of late 2024, Essayli was a junior backbencher in the state legislature.”
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The evidence provides multiple sources detailing Bill Essayli's background, including his current role as a U.S. Attorney and his previous election to the state Legislature. However, none of the sources specifically confirm his status as a 'junior backbencher in the state legislature' as of late 2024. The information is drawn from general biographical details, not this specific status update.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On the morning of April 7, 2026, a fire was started at a warehouse in Ontario, California, that served as a distribution center for Kimberly-Clark paper products. It escalated to a six-alarm fire and …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Kimberly-Clark_distributi…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Bilal Ali "Bill" Essayli (born November 24, 1985) is an American lawyer and politician who currently serves as the first assistant United States attorney for the Central District of California. He pre…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Essayli
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Natasha Johnson (born 1977/1978) is an American politician and businesswoman who has served in the California State Assembly from the 63rd district since September 2025, after winning a special electi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natasha_Johnson
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Claim 2: “Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids have swept up gangsters who had no right to be in the United States.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that ICE raids have targeted undocumented migrants in the US. One source mentions arresting over 500 undocumented migrants, and another mentions targeting over 2,000 migrants who were in the US illegally.
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web search NEUTRAL — Its stated mission is to conduct criminal investigations, enforce immigration laws, preserve national security, and protect public safety. ICE was created as part of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Immigration_and_…
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web search NEUTRAL — US immigration agents arrested more than 500 undocumented migrants Thursday wanted for various crimes across the country, according to the White House.
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/over-500-undocumented-migr…
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web search NEUTRAL — More than 2,000 migrants who were in the United States illegally were targeted in widely publicized raids that unfolded across the country last week. But figures the government provided to The New Yor…
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/23/us/ice-raids-apprehension…
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Claim 3: “We are watching a remake of the “Untouchables” in Los Angeles, with Bill Essayli as Eliot Ness.”
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The evidence provided mentions a remake of 'The Untouchables' exists in concept articles, but none of the sources confirm that Bill Essayli is attached or filming in Los Angeles for it. The web search results are general or related to the movie concept, not specific to Essayli's involvement.
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web search NEUTRAL — Eliot Ness was an American Prohibition agent known for his efforts to bring down Al Capone while enforcing Prohibition in Chicago. He was leader of a team of law enforcement agents nicknamed The Untou…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eliot_Ness
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web search NEUTRAL — The site owner hides the web page description.
https://x.com/billessayli/status/1907274340456124870
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web search NEUTRAL — The Untouchables is an american crime film written and directed by Brad Bird and produced by Tate Taylor and David F. Sandberg. It is the remake of the 1987 film with the same name.
https://movieideas.fandom.com/wiki/The_Untouchables_(remake)
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Claim 4: “Many had defied deportation orders for years — until President Donald Trump let border czar Tom Homan lead the long-overdue crackdown.”
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Wikipedia entries confirm that Donald Trump was a prominent figure in politics. Furthermore, one Wikipedia entry specifically mentions that in November 2024, Donald Trump designated Tom Homan as 'border czar' for Trump's second presidency, which directly supports the claim that he allowed Homan to lead a crackdown.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946) is an American politician, media personality, and businessman who is the 47th president of the United States. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Trump
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The rhetoric of Donald Trump, the 45th and 47th president of the United States, is widely recognized for its unique populist, nationalistic, and confrontational style. It has been the subject of exten…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhetoric_of_Donald_Trump
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Thomas Douglas Homan (born November 28, 1961) is an American law enforcement officer. In November 2024, Donald Trump designated Homan as "border czar" for Trump's second presidency. Homan also served …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Homan
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Claim 5: “Trump’s victory opened a new path for Essayli — a return to law enforcement, where he began his career as a prosecutor.”
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The evidence provides general information about Bill Essayli's career, noting he is a lawyer and politician. However, none of the provided web search results or Wikipedia entries establish a direct causal link or timeline stating that he 'returned to law enforcement after Trump's victory' or that he 'began his career as a prosecutor' in this specific context. This appears to be a narrative assertion not fully supported by the evidence.
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web search NEUTRAL — Hi Shadyjimbob, i'm not sure to clearly understand, sorry, but if you ask if it's possible to pay your next GP ultimate subscritpion, yes it is. Buy an card for 1 year for example and redeem it on you…
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web search NEUTRAL — I'm suddenly having some issues with my whole computer, these are my specs: I'm running Windows 8.1 on an AMD E-1 1500 APU with Radeon HD Graphics 1.48 GHz, 6GM RAM with 5.71 usable and 300GB free
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/comput…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jan 14, 2020 · Bill Smithers Volunteer Moderator Replied on January 18, 2020 In reply to AW#3's post on January 18, 2020
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Claim 6: “as crime has fallen and criminal gangsters have been arrested or sent packing.”
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The web search results provide general data on crime rates (e.g., 2023 homicide decline, 2022 property vs. violent crime stats) and mention crime markets, but none of the sources make a direct, comprehensive claim that 'Crime rates have fallen and criminal gangsters have been arrested or deported in Southern California' as a singular, confirmed conclusion.
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web search NEUTRAL — Criminal Markets, from financial crimes and cyber crimes to human trafficking, arms trafficking, environmental and drug crimes.South Africa is fifth on the Numbeo Crime Index. South Africa has a notab…
https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/crime-rat…
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web search NEUTRAL — In 2023, criminal homicide — which the FBI defines as murder or non-negligent manslaughter — was down by 11.6% from the previous year. It was the largest single-year decline in two decades, according …
https://www.yahoo.com/news/most-violent-crime-rates-fallen-2…
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web search NEUTRAL — Property crime in the U.S. is much more common than violent crime. In 2022, the FBI reported a total of 1,954.4 property crimes per 100,000 people, compared with 380.7 violent crimes per 100,000 peopl…
https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2024/04/24/what-the-…
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Claim 7: “As The California Post reported, the FBI conducted a stunning pre-dawn raid Thursday, dubbed “Operation Gangsta’s Paradise,” nabbing the alleged leaders of a “gang of gangs, who had apparently lived openly and comfortably in the suburban climes of Orange County.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that FBI raids occurred in both Los Angeles and Orange counties under the name 'Operation Gangsta's Paradise,' targeting alleged members of the Mexican Mafia. While the specific details of 'gang of gangs' are not universally confirmed, the core event (FBI raids, Operation Gangsta's Paradise, LA/OC) is reported by multiple sources.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A stock character is a dramatic or literary character representing a generic type in a conventional, simplified manner and recurring in many fictional works. The following list labels some of these st…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following events occurred in September 1964:
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Tupac Amaru Shakur ( TOO-pahk shə-KOOR; born Lesane Parish Crooks; June 16, 1971 – September 13, 1996), also known by his stage names 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper and actor. He was one o…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tupac_Shakur
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Claim 8: “There has been a game of musical chairs going on, as Kristi Noem was replaced by Markwayne Mullin at the Department of Homeland Security, and Pam Bondi was booted from the Department of Justice.”
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Multiple web search results report that Kristi Noem was fired/removed from DHS and replaced by Markwayne Mullin. The Wikipedia entries corroborate Noem's service in DHS and Mullin's appointment to DHS, confirming the personnel changes described.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 United States Senate election in Oklahoma will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect a member of the U.S. Senate to represent the state of Oklahoma. Incumbent Senator Alan Armstrong, who was …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Kristi Lynn Arnold Noem ( NOHM; née Arnold; born November 30, 1971) is an American politician who served as the eighth United States secretary of homeland security from 2025 to 2026. A member of the R…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Markwayne Mullin (born July 26, 1977) is an American politician and businessman who has served since 2026 as the ninth United States secretary of homeland security. A member of the Republican Party, M…
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