Video of Thomas Partey FAKE! AI Generated
A video of Thomas Partey, a former Arsenal football player, has been trending online. In the video, Thomas Partey (Fake) could be seen and heard denying allegations of rape levelled against him. The video has been posted on Facebook and TikTok [Video 1, Video 2].
Factcenta has verified the authenticity of the video and presents the facts below.
Claim: Thomas Partey denies rape allegations in video
Verdict: Fake
Explanation
In determining the authenticity of the video, we primarily relied on elements within the video itself, the official pages of Thomas Partey, and the technology of Facebook and TikTok. Firstly, a careful analysis of the character’s facial expression (lip movements) in the video and the words that come out of his mouth do not appear to be in sync. Secondly, the accent of the character in the video does not match the original accent of Thomas Partey. Finally, TikTok and Facebook marked the video as “AI-generated”
When platforms like TikTok or Facebook label a video as “AI-generated,” it means the content was either created, altered, or enhanced using artificial intelligence tools. This could include realistic videos of people who don’t exist, altered voices, or edited scenes that never happened. Sometimes, the uploader adds this label themselves, but in other cases, the platform uses automated systems to detect signs of AI involvement.
These labels are important because they help viewers understand that the content may not be real, and they help combat misinformation, primarily when AI is used to create realistic but false depictions of events or people.
Background
In July 2025, former Arsenal and Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey was officially charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault by UK authorities. The charges relate to alleged incidents involving three different women between 2021 and 2022.
Partey has denied all allegations and says he welcomes the opportunity to clear his name. Although the investigation began in 2022, he continued playing for Arsenal until his contract ended in June 2025. His first court appearance is scheduled for August 5, 2025, at Westminster Magistrates’ Court.
