Fact check: Shaquille O'Neal became an honorary FBI agent.

Verdict: mostly true — Trust Score 79/100

The post accurately states that Shaquille O'Neal became an honorary FBI special agent at the FBI National Academy's Session 299 graduation in Quantico, Virginia. This event, including the number of officials celebrated and O'Neal's history of law enforcement support, is confirmed by 4 sources, including Yahoo Sports and NDTV Sports.

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instagram
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Original post
https://www.instagram.com/p/Ddb_pH6kep6/?stkn=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng==
Verified on
September 19, 2026
Verification ID
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Original content reviewed

Platform: INSTAGRAM Author: @wealth --- Caption/Description --- Shaquille O’Neal has added honorary FBI special agent to his résumé. 🏀 He received the title at the FBI National Academy’s Session 299 graduation in Quantico, Virginia. The ceremony celebrated 265 law enforcement officials who completed the academy’s 10-week program. O’Neal has spent years supporting law enforcement, including serving as a reserve officer in Los Angeles, Miami Beach, and Doral. Media: @fbidirectorkash #ShaquilleONeal #FBI #NationalAcademy #Quantico #LawEnforcement --- Carousel/Slides (5 items) --- Slide 1 (image): Text: wealth SHAQ JUST BECAME AN HONORARY FBI AGENT SHAQUILLE O'NEAL FBI Slide 2 (image): Slide 3 (image): Text: W DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION FIDELITY BRAVERY INTEGRITY FBI NATIONAL ACADEMY Congratulations NA Session 299 "IF YOU SEE CHARLES BARKLEY, ARREST HIM." SHAQ Slide 4 (image): Text: ORDEM E PROGRESSO Slide 5 (image): Text: YELLOW BRICK ROAD FBINA 299 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION FIDELITY BRAVERY INTEGRITY SHAQUILLE O'NEAL HONORARY FBI AGENT FBI NATIONAL ACADEMY Published: 2026-09-18T17:40:44.000Z ---VERIFICATION_SUMMARY--- Platform: INSTAGRAM Author: @wealth --- Claims to Verify (grade EVERY one by its id; C1 is the post's core claim) --- C1. (On-screen) Shaquille O'Neal became an honorary FBI agent. C2. Shaquille O'Neal received the title of honorary FBI special agent at the FBI National Academy's Session 299 graduation in Quantico, Virginia. C3. The ceremony celebrated 265 law enforcement officials who completed the academy's 10-week program. C4. O'Neal has supported law enforcement for years. C5. O'Neal has served as a reserve officer in Los Angeles, Miami Beach, and Doral. --- Caption/Description --- Shaquille O’Neal has added honorary FBI special agent to his résumé. 🏀 He received the title at the FBI National Academy’s Session 299 graduation in Quantico, Virginia. The ceremony celebrate

Claims analyzed (5)

  1. verified: Shaquille O'Neal became an honorary FBI agent.
    Multiple news outlets reported on September 18, 2026, that Shaquille O'Neal was named an honorary FBI special agent.
  2. verified: Shaquille O'Neal received the title of honorary FBI special agent at the FBI National Academy's Session 299 graduation in Quantico, Virginia.
    News reports confirm that Shaquille O'Neal received this title at the FBI National Academy's Session 299 graduation in Quantico, Virginia, on September 18, 2026.
  3. verified: The ceremony celebrated 265 law enforcement officials who completed the academy's 10-week program.
    News reports about the FBI National Academy Session 299 graduation mention that 265 law enforcement officials completed the 10-week program.
  4. verified: O'Neal has supported law enforcement for years.
    Shaquille O'Neal's long-standing support for law enforcement is widely documented in various news articles and his public persona.
  5. verified: O'Neal has served as a reserve officer in Los Angeles, Miami Beach, and Doral.
    Shaquille O'Neal's history of serving as a reserve police officer in various locations, including Los Angeles, Miami Beach, and Doral, is well-documented.

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