Digital image analysis verifies authenticity of Reuters photograph

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Dr. Neal Krawetz:

Over the last 48 hours I have received nearly a dozen requests to voice an opinion on an alleged fake photo. The photo, by Reuters photographer Anis Mili, is described as “A rebel on crutches fires a rocket propelled grenade while fighting on the front line in Sirte September 24, 2011”. The photo, taken from right behind the RPG as it is launched, is truly amazing.