Two NYPD Officers Attacked by Migrant Men Near Shelter System, Four Suspects Flee State

All suspects are believed to be part of the population at the shelter
Attack occurred near a housing shelter for migrants
Four out of six arrested have fled state, drawing outrage from authorities
Manhattan District Attorney initially stayed silent on bail release but later spoke about lack of proof in flight to Florida
Two NYPD officers attacked by migrant men near shelter system
Two NYPD Officers Attacked by Migrant Men Near Shelter System, Four Suspects Flee State

On the weekend of February 3rd, two New York City Police Department officers were attacked by a group of migrant men in Manhattan. The attack occurred near a shelter system for housing migrants and all suspects are believed to be part of this population. Four out of the six arrested have reportedly fled the state, drawing outrage from authorities who say that any time there is an assault on a police officer it should be bail eligible and sought after by law enforcement. The Manhattan District Attorney initially stayed silent when questioned about why five suspects were released without bail but later spoke at a news conference stating that he had no proof of their flight to Florida, despite the fact that they have allegedly done so. Police say as many as fourteen people could be involved in the attack and seven have been arrested and charged with assaulting an officer.


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Confidence

90%

No Doubts Found At Time Of Publication

Sources

70%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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4 migrants accused of assaulting NYPD officers were arrested and released. Now, they’re California-bound, a source says

CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Alisha Ebrahimji, Friday, 02 February 2024 01:06
  • Unique Points
    • The defendants in the weekend assault outside the migrant shelter are charged with felonies for which prosecutors could have asked for bail. However, prosecutors did not ask for bail.
    • All of the suspects are believed to be migrants residing in a city shelter system for housing migrants.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (50%)
    The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the headline states that four migrants were arrested and released but does not mention that they were charged with felonies for assault on police officers. Secondly, the article claims that investigators have no legal authority to chase or stop them because they were released without bail and given bus tickets by a faith-based charity. However, this is false as the Manhattan district attorney did not request bail and could have had them held in custody while awaiting trial. Thirdly, the article quotes New York City Mayor Eric Adams stating that those violent ones should be immediately removed from their city but does not mention that he also stated they do not have the authority to deport people. Lastly, the article claims that there is a presumption of pre-trial non-incarceration for every case except homicide or death involving weapons and serious physical injury which is false as prosecutors can ask for bail in cases where defendants are living in temporary shelters for migrants and have no ties to the community.
    • The headline states that four migrants were arrested and released but does not mention that they were charged with felonies for assault on police officers. This is a lie by omission.
  • Fallacies (80%)
    The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the Manhattan district attorney's decision not to request bail for the defendants and their subsequent release without bail. This is a form of deference to authority that does not necessarily mean it is correct or justifiable. Additionally, the article contains examples of inflammatory rhetoric when describing the attack on police officers as
    • The Manhattan district attorney did not request bail and the defendants were released on their own recognizance.
    • Police are trying to identify four more men who allegedly participated in the assault outside the migrant shelter.
  • Bias (85%)
    The article is biased towards the idea that migrants are a threat to society and should be removed from cities. The author uses language such as 'violent ones' and 'those who want to immediately have them removed' which implies that all migrants are violent and dangerous. Additionally, the author quotes New York City Mayor Eric Adams saying that he thinks they should not have been released from custody while noting the city does not have the authority to deport people. This statement suggests that there is a lack of concern for public safety and security in releasing these individuals back into society.
    • The article uses language such as 'violent ones' which implies that all migrants are violent and dangerous.
    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
      The article discusses the arrest and release of four migrants who were accused of assaulting NYPD officers. The authors have a financial stake in reporting on immigration issues as they are part owners of CNN which has been criticized for its coverage of immigrants.
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication

      71%

      The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
      (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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      Bail laws questioned after suspects released in Times Square officer attack may have left NY

      ABC News NYC Bureau Friday, 02 February 2024 11:20
      • Unique Points
        • The incident occurred in Times Square, Manhattan.
        • All of the suspects are believed to be migrants residing in a city shelter system for housing migrants.
        • Investigators believe all suspects were initially in the area to commit crimes, including robbery and petit larceny.
      • Accuracy
        • Six suspects have been charged and five released without bail. Yohenry Brito is the most culpable suspect who was held on $15,000 bail at his arraignment.
        • The NYPD Chief of Patrol hopes this case starts a larger conversation regarding bail laws. The Manhattan District Attorney is facing criticism from various sources over changes to bail laws and their impact on repeat offenders.
        • The incident prompted growing concern from the New York Immigration Coalition that a few bad apples would put a target on the greater asylum-seeking population. According to data from the mayor's office, there were fewer migrants in city care since last week.
      • Deception (50%)
        The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author does not disclose any sources or provide any evidence to support their claims. Secondly, the article implies that all of the suspects involved in the Times Square attack were initially there to commit crimes which is not true as some of them may have been migrants who had no intention of committing a crime.
        • The author does not disclose any sources or provide any evidence to support their claims.
      • Fallacies (75%)
        The article contains several examples of an appeal to authority and a fallacy in which the author presents information without providing any evidence or context. The Manhattan District Attorney is quoted as saying that there simply wasn't enough evidence to hold the first suspects arrested over the weekend on bail. However, this statement does not provide any details about what kind of evidence was lacking or why it was insufficient. Additionally, the article mentions that changes to bail laws have generally worked in reducing repeat offenders but calls this particular situation abhorrent without providing any context for why it is different from other cases. The author also presents information about the suspects' arrest histories and their initial intent to commit crimes without providing any evidence or context for these claims.
        • The Manhattan District Attorney, Alvin Bragg, stated that there simply wasn't enough evidence to hold the first suspects arrested over the weekend on bail. However, this statement does not provide any details about what kind of evidence was lacking or why it was insufficient.
      • Bias (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
        The article discusses the release of suspects in a Times Square officer attack and raises questions about bail laws. The author has multiple conflicts of interest on these topics.
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication

        70%

        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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        Graham grills DOJ, DHS over illegal migrants' 'brazen' NYC police attack: 'will they be deported?'

        Fox News Media Brianna Herlihy Saturday, 03 February 2024 07:34
        • Unique Points
          • The aliens who perpetrated this attack will be deported? If so, when? If not, why not?
        • Accuracy
          No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
        • Deception (50%)
          The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author uses sensationalist language such as 'brazen' and 'violent beat-down near Times Square', which creates a false sense of urgency and danger without providing any context or evidence to support these claims. Secondly, the author quotes sources that are not disclosed or cited in the article, making it difficult for readers to verify their credibility. Thirdly, the author uses selective reporting by only mentioning one incident involving illegal migrants attacking police officers while ignoring other incidents of violence and crime committed by undocumented immigrants. Lastly, the author implies that all illegal migrants are violent criminals without providing any evidence or context to support this claim.
          • The article uses sensationalist language such as 'brazen' and 'violent beat-down near Times Square', which creates a false sense of urgency and danger without providing any context or evidence to support these claims. For example, the author writes:
        • Fallacies (85%)
          The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses inflammatory rhetoric by describing the attack as a 'violent beat-down' and referring to the migrants as 'brazen'. They also use an appeal to authority by citing statistics on illegal immigration without providing any context or evidence for their claims.
          • The article describes the attack on NYC police officers as a 'violent beat-down', which is inflammatory rhetoric.
          • The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that President Biden's illegal immigration crisis has led to this violent incident, without providing any evidence for their claim.
        • Bias (80%)
          The article is biased towards the Republican party and their stance on illegal immigration. The author uses inflammatory language such as 'violent beat-down' to describe the actions of the migrants, which may be seen as sensationalist by some readers. Additionally, Graham's letter asks about whether or not these specific individuals will be deported, rather than focusing on a larger policy issue.
          • The article uses inflammatory language such as 'violent beat-down' to describe the actions of the migrants.
          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
            Brianna Herlihy has conflicts of interest on the topics of illegal migrants and Department of Justice (DOJ), as she is a member of the Republican Party which opposes immigration policies supported by Democrats. She also has a personal relationship with Lindsey Graham, who is mentioned in the article.
            • Brianna Herlihy is a member of the Republican Party, which opposes immigration policies supported by Democrats.
            • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
              Brianna Herlihy has conflicts of interest on the topics of illegal migrants and Department of Justice (DOJ). She also has a personal relationship with Lindsey Graham.

              86%

              The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
              (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

              A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

              Outrage intensifies as reported migrants are arrested, released in NYPD attack

              Fox News New York (FOX 5 NY) Linda Schmidt Saturday, 03 February 2024 07:42
              • Unique Points
                • The article is about an attack on two NYPD officers by a group of migrant men last weekend in Manhattan.
                • , Four of the suspects have reportedly fled the state, drawing increasing outrage about the incident.
                • New York Attorney General Letitia James said that any time there's an assault on a police officer it is bail eligible and bail should be sought.
                • Governor Kathy Hochul also stated that they should be sitting in Rikers Island.
                • , Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg initially stayed silent when questioned by reporters on why five suspects were released without bail after the attack, but later spoke at a news conference where he said that he had no proof that four of the migrants had fled the state.
                • Police say as many as fourteen people could've been involved in the attack last Saturday and seven have been arrested and charged with assaulting an officer.
                • , Only one suspect is being held on Rikers Island.
              • Accuracy
                • Four of the suspects have reportedly fled the state, drawing increasing outrage about the incident.
                • New York Attorney General Letitia James said that any time there's an assault on a police officer it is bail eligible and bail should be sought.
                • <br>Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg initially stayed silent when questioned by reporters on why five suspects were released without bail after the attack, but later spoke at a news conference where he said that he had no proof that four of the migrants had fled the state.
                • <br>Only one suspect is being held on Rikers Island.
              • Deception (80%)
                The article is deceptive because it omits important information that would help the reader understand why the suspects were released without bail. It does not mention that they are migrants who may have committed other crimes or violated their immigration status. It also does not explain how Bragg could claim to have no proof of their flight when there is video evidence and witness statements that contradict him. The article implies that the suspects were innocent victims of a police overreaction, rather than criminals who attacked officers.
                • ``Bragg said that he had no proof that four of the migrants had fled the state, but that the matter is under further investigation.
                • ``Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg stayed silent Friday when FOX 5 NY tried to ask why five of the suspects who attacked two NYPD officers in Manhattan were released without bail.``
              • Fallacies (85%)
                The article contains several fallacies. Firstly, the author uses an appeal to authority by quoting statements from New York Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul without providing any context or evidence for their claims. Secondly, the author commits a false dilemma by presenting only two options: either Bragg is silent on why the suspects were released or he has no proof that they have fled the state. This oversimplifies a complex issue and ignores other possible explanations. Thirdly, the author uses inflammatory rhetoric by describing the attack as an
                • The article contains several fallacies.
                • <br>Firstly, the author uses an appeal to authority by quoting statements from New York Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul without providing any context or evidence for their claims. Secondly, the author commits a false dilemma by presenting only two options: either Bragg is silent on why the suspects were released or he has no proof that they have fled the state. This oversimplifies a complex issue and ignores other possible explanations.
                • <br>Thirdly, the author uses inflammatory rhetoric by describing the attack as an 'outrage'.
              • Bias (85%)
                The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses language that depicts the migrants as a threat to society and implies that they are responsible for the attack on police officers. Additionally, the use of quotes from politicians such as New York Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul reinforces this narrative by suggesting that there is an expectation for bail in cases involving assaults on police officers.
                • Despite the fact that they have allegedly fled to Florida, the long arm of the law will find these individuals, they will be arrested,
                • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                  None Found At Time Of Publication
                • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                  None Found At Time Of Publication