expression, godan verb (-ru)
be factually incorrect; differ from the facts; not be the case
Used to state that something is not true or does not match reality. Often appears in formal or explanatory contexts.
その記事の内容は事実と異なる。
The content of that article is factually incorrect.
彼の説明は事実と異なる点
His explanation differed from the facts in many points.