An often cited page from that “leaked diary,” which chronicled its author’s addiction recovery in intimate detail, makes reference to sexual trauma and poses questions in search of an explanation for being “hyper-sexualized @ a young age.” Along with mentions of not liking to visit a certain family’s house, “being sexualized” with a female friend, and “having sex with friends @ a young age,” the author noted taking "showers with my dad (probably not appropriate)."
Because published court documents including the written testimony of Ashley Biden herself demonstrate the reality of the diary, the claim that it has been “confirmed” is True.
Sources:
“2 Florida Residents Plead Guilty in Scheme to Sell Ashley Biden’s Diary.” Tampa Bay Times, 2 Florida residents plead guilty in scheme to sell Ashley Biden’s diary. Accessed 7 Dec. 2022.
Howley, Patrick. “EXCLUSIVE SOURCE: Biden Daughter’s Diary Details ‘Not Appropriate’ Showers With Joe As Child.” National File, 24 Oct. 2020, EXCLUSIVE SOURCE: Biden Daughter's Diary Details 'Not Appropriate' Showers With Joe As Child - National File.
Ryan, Grim. “A Project Veritas Employee Leaked Ashley Biden’s Diary.” The Intercept, 7 Dec. 2022, A Project Veritas Employee Leaked Ashley Biden’s Diary.
Goldman, Adam. “Woman Sentenced to Month in Prison Over Theft of Ashley Biden’s Diary.” The New York Times, 9 Apr. 2024. NYTimes.com, Florida Woman Sentenced for Stealing Ashley Biden’s Diary - The New York Times.
Updates:
April 29, 2024: The rating of this fact check was revised from “Unproven” to “True” based on a letter authored by Ashley Biden as part of court proceedings and published by The New York Times on April 9, 2024.