Resemblance is Insufficient Evidence — Resemblance is Insufficient Evidence

Is the claim based merely on a visual resemblance to a known figure? Mistaking one person for another is a common error in public reporting, which is why rigorous identification criteria are necessary.

Just as federal record-keeping guidelines demand high standards of accuracy to ensure fairness, journalists must verify identities through concrete documentation. Avoid relying purely on visual assumptions when confirming a person's identity.