Several social media users are circulating a 32-second video, purportedly showing Harjinder Singh, the Indian-origin truck driver facing a potential 45-year jail sentence for allegedly causing a deadly crash in the US, breaking down in court. Newschecker found that the video is a deepfake.
Here is an instance of a Facebook post sharing the video:
Evidence
Court Coverage
Reliable reports from ABC10 (August 19, 2025) and Miami Herald confirm that Singh appeared in court in an orange jumpsuit, signed extradition forms with the help of an interpreter, and requested an attorney. The news items do not report him crying or confessing to his guilt at any point during the proceedings.
Technical Analysis
The clip’s audio does not sync with Singh’s lip movements. Multiple AI detection tools flagged the video as fake:
- Resemble Deepfake Detector: “Fake”
- Hiya Deepfake Voice Detector: “Likely Deepfake”
- Deepfake-o-Meter: 3/5 classifiers scored above 99.8% probability of AI generation
Additional Context
A Facebook post sharing the clip carried a disclaimer: “This video was made for education awareness purposes only.”
What Is The Harjinder Singh Case?
Harjinder Singh, 28, faces charges of vehicular homicide after allegedly making an illegal U-turn with his truck, leading to a crash that killed three passengers in Florida on August 12. He was later arrested in California and extradited. While his family campaigns for leniency, the case has sparked political debate over immigration and commercial driver licensing.
Verdict
The viral video claiming to show Harjinder Singh breaking down in court is false. Fact-check confirms it is a deepfake video, not genuine footage.
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FAQs
Q1. Who is Harjinder Singh?
Harjinder Singh is a 28-year-old Indian-origin truck driver accused of causing a fatal crash in Florida that killed three people.
Q2. Did Harjinder Singh cry in court?
No. Reliable news reports confirm Singh only requested an attorney and signed extradition papers. He did not break down or confess.
Q3. How was the viral video proven fake?
We used multiple AI detection tools, which confirmed the video was generated using deepfake technology.
Q4. Why is this case in the news?
The crash and Singh’s immigration status have sparked political debate in the US, including scrutiny of driver licensing policies.
Sources
Resemble Deepfake Detector
Hiya Deepfake Detector
Deepfake-o-meter
ABC10 report, August 19, 2025
