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Misleading Claims Surround Banksy's Controversial Mural Unveiling

9/10/2025

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Social media posts inaccurately claim that Banksy's mural at the Royal Courts of Justice shows a judge attacking a protester with a flag.
The actual mural features a protester holding a blood-splattered placard.
Edited images misrepresent the artwork, unveiled on September 8, 2025.
The mural was quickly covered and is under investigation for criminal damage by the Metropolitan Police.
Banksy has not commented, and parts of the mural have reportedly been washed away.

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Story summary

Social media posts inaccurately claim that Banksy's mural at the Royal Courts of Justice shows a judge attacking a protester with a flag.
The actual mural features a protester holding a blood-splattered placard.
Edited images misrepresent the artwork, unveiled on September 8, 2025.
The mural was quickly covered and is under investigation for criminal damage by the Metropolitan Police.
Banksy has not commented, and parts of the mural have reportedly been washed away.