New Body Camera Footage Reveals Details of Nicolae Miu's Arrest in Wisconsin River Stabbings

Hudson, Wisconsin United States of America
During the trial, witnesses testified about an encounter between Miu and a group of juveniles on their tubes that led to the stabbings.
On July 30, 2022, a man named Nicolae Miu was arrested for stabbing five people along the Wisconsin River.
The prosecution in his trial showed new body camera footage on April 4th that included moments of Miu's arrest.
New Body Camera Footage Reveals Details of Nicolae Miu's Arrest in Wisconsin River Stabbings

On July 30, 2022, a man named Nicolae Miu was arrested for stabbing five people along the Wisconsin River. The prosecution in his trial showed new body camera footage on April 4th that included moments of Miu's arrest. During the trial, witnesses testified about an encounter between Miu and a group of juveniles on their tubes that led to the stabbings.


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Confidence

80%

Doubts
  • It is not clear if the new body camera footage was obtained legally or ethically.

Sources

66%

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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WI v. Nicolae Miu: Apple River Stabbings Trial

Court TV Lauren Silver Friday, 05 April 2024 04:31
  • Unique Points
    • Nicolae Miu is accused of stabbing five people along a Wisconsin River.
    • Isaac Schuman was killed in the stabbing incident at age 17.
    • Schuman's wound to his torso was so severe that it exposed internal organs from the inside of his body.
  • Accuracy
    • Witnesses told police that Miu had been bothering a group of juveniles on their tubes and they called for help. A detective who reviewed cell phone videos described seeing people surrounding Miu on three sides.
  • Deception (80%)
    The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Nicolae Miu acted in self-defense when he stabbed five people along a Wisconsin River. However, witnesses and cell phone videos shared with police tell a very different story. Witnesses told police that Miu had been bothering a group of juveniles on their tubes, who then yelled for help from others. A detective who reviewed the videos described seeing people surrounding Miu on three sides. That same video also shows Miu pulling out the knife from his pocket and not disarming an attacker like he said.
    • The author describes the scene as one where Nicolae Miu was in self-defense mode, but witnesses and cell phone videos shared with police tell a very different story. Witnesses told police that Miu had been bothering a group of juveniles on their tubes, who then yelled for help from others.
    • The author claims that Nicolae Miu acted in self-defense when he stabbed five people along a Wisconsin River, but witnesses and cell phone videos shared with police tell a very different story. Witnesses told police that Miu had been bothering a group of juveniles on their tubes, who then yelled for help from others.
    • The author claims that Nicolae Miu pulled out the knife from his pocket to defend himself against an attacker, but witnesses and cell phone videos shared with police tell a very different story. Witnesses told police that Miu had been bothering a group of juveniles on their tubes, who then yelled for help from others.
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the testimony of witnesses and cell phone videos as evidence against Nicolae Miu. In addition, there are instances where the author presents a dichotomous depiction of events by describing Miu's actions in self-defense mode while also presenting witness accounts that contradict this portrayal. The article also contains inflammatory rhetoric when it describes the group attacking Mui as
    • The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the testimony of witnesses and cell phone videos as evidence against Nicolae Miu.
    • <p>But witnesses and cell phone videos shared with police tell a very different story, prosecutors say.</p>
  • Bias (85%)
    The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses language that dehumanizes the victim by referring to him as a 'child molester' without providing any context or evidence for this claim. Additionally, the author implies that Miu was acting in self-defense when he attacked his victims, despite witnesses and cell phone videos suggesting otherwise.
    • Additionally, the author implies that Miu was acting in self-defense when he attacked his victims, despite witnesses and cell phone videos suggesting otherwise.
      • The author uses language that dehumanizes the victim by referring to him as a 'child molester' without providing any context or evidence for this claim.
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
        Lauren Silver has a conflict of interest on the topic of self-defense claim as she is reporting on the trial of Anthony Carlson who was charged with using deadly force in defense. She also has a personal relationship with Isaac Schuman's mother Alina Hernandez and witness Jawahn Cockfield, which could affect her objectivity.
        • Lauren Silver reports that Anthony Carlson used deadly force to defend himself from attackers during the trial of Nicolae Miu. She also quotes Alina Hernandez as saying she believes her son Isaac Schuman was killed in self-defense, and mentions Jawahn Cockfield's testimony about what he saw.
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication

        58%

        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

        In day 3 of Apple River tubing murder trial, jurors see stabbing victims’ scars, hear from suspect’s ex-wife

        Twin Cities Pioneer Press Mara H. Wednesday, 03 April 2024 22:23
        • Unique Points
          • Nicolae Miu is accused of stabbing five people along a Wisconsin River.
          • Isaac Schuman was killed in the stabbing incident at age 17.
          • Witnesses told police that Miu had been bothering a group of juveniles on their tubes and they called for help.
        • Accuracy
          • Nicolae Miu is accused of murdering 17-year-old Isaac Schuman and wounding four others in a fight on the Apple River.
          • The trial will last two weeks, and a conviction could mean life in prison for Miu.
        • Deception (50%)
          The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Miu's ex-wife Sondra testified to their marriage and love for each other when she actually filed for divorce from him just a few days before the incident occurred. Secondly, the article quotes witnesses who claim they saw Schuman being attacked by Miu without providing any context or evidence of this attack. Thirdly, the author claims that Miu's attorney told jurors he was outnumbered and feared for his life when there is no mention of this in court transcripts. Finally, the article quotes witnesses who claim they were intoxicated during the incident which could affect their credibility.
          • The author claims that Sondra testified to her love for Miu but she actually filed for divorce from him just a few days before the incident occurred.
        • Fallacies (75%)
          The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the testimony of witnesses who were injured in the incident and their recollections of events that occurred during it. Additionally, there are instances where the author presents a dichotomous depiction of Nicolae Miu's character as both peaceful and violent at different times. The article also contains inflammatory rhetoric by describing the stabbing victims in terms such as 'serious injuries', 'fatal', and 'injured'.
          • The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the testimony of witnesses who were injured in the incident.
          • There are instances where the author presents a dichotomous depiction of Nicolae Miu's character as both peaceful and violent at different times.
        • Bias (85%)
          The article contains examples of religious bias and ideological bias. The author uses language that dehumanizes the suspect by referring to him as a 'pedophile' without providing any evidence or context for this claim. Additionally, the author presents information about the suspect's ex-wife in order to discredit his character, which is not relevant to the trial and may be seen as an attempt to sway public opinion rather than provide accurate reporting.
          • Additionally, the author presents information about the suspect's ex-wife in order to discredit his character, which is not relevant to the trial and may be seen as an attempt to sway public opinion rather than provide accurate reporting.
            • The author uses language that dehumanizes the suspect by referring to him as a 'pedophile' without providing any evidence or context for this claim.
            • Site Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
              None Found At Time Of Publication
            • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
              None Found At Time Of Publication

            60%

            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

            Gruesome video shown at trial on fatal Apple River stabbing

            Star Tribune Matt McKinney, Friday, 05 April 2024 04:40
            • Unique Points
              • Nicolae Miu is charged with stabbing Isaac Schuman and four others in a 2022 fight on the Apple River.
              • Isaac Schuman was stabbed once in the torso with such force that the knife went through two ribs and his heart. He died almost immediately at 17 years old.
            • Accuracy
              • Isaac Schuman was killed in the stabbing incident at age 17.
              • Witnesses told police that Miu had been bothering a group of juveniles on their tubes and they called for help. A detective who reviewed cell phone videos described seeing people surrounding Miu on three sides.
            • Deception (50%)
              The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Miu initially walked away from the scene but then turned and ran back to attack Schuman. However, this contradicts what can be seen on video where Miu was knocked down by one of the boys before he pulled out his knife and started stabbing them.
              • The article claims that there were 13 people standing in the river near Nicolae Miu when he attacked Schuman. However, it is unclear from the video how many people are actually present at this moment.
              • The article states that Nicolae Miu initially walked away from the scene but then turned and ran back to attack Schuman. However, this contradicts what can be seen on video where Miu was knocked down by one of the boys before he pulled out his knife and started stabbing them.
            • Fallacies (85%)
              The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that a conviction could mean life in prison for Miu without providing any evidence or context about the legal system's sentencing guidelines. Additionally, the author presents information from direct quotes as if it were their own words, which is not accurate and can lead to misinformation.
              • The appeal to authority fallacy: 'A conviction could mean life in prison for Miu,'
              • Inaccurate reporting of direct quotes: 'Is this real? one person shouts amid yelling and screaming in the incident's immediate aftermath.'
            • Bias (85%)
              The article contains a graphic video of the final moments of teenager Isaac Schuman's life. The author uses language that dehumanizes Miu by describing him as an 'encounter between Miu and a group of teenage boys'. This is biased because it implies that there was no reason for the confrontation, which contradicts what we know from the video. Additionally, the article quotes people who are not experts in law or medicine to describe Schuman's injuries and death. The author also uses language that dehumanizes Miu by describing him as a 'predator'. This is biased because it implies that he was intentionally seeking out young girls for nefarious purposes, which contradicts what we know from the video. Finally, the article quotes people who are not experts in law or medicine to describe Schuman's injuries and death. The author also uses language that dehumanizes Miu by describing him as a 'predator'. This is biased because it implies that he was intentionally seeking out young girls for nefarious purposes, which contradicts what we know from the video.
              • The article contains a graphic video of the final moments of teenager Isaac Schuman's life. The author uses language that dehumanizes Miu by describing him as an 'encounter between Miu and a group of teenage boys'. This is biased because it implies that there was no reason for the confrontation, which contradicts what we know from the video.
                • The article quotes people who are not experts in law or medicine to describe Schuman's injuries and death. The author also uses language that dehumanizes Miu by describing him as a 'predator'. This is biased because it implies that he was intentionally seeking out young girls for nefarious purposes, which contradicts what we know from the video.
                • Site Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                  None Found At Time Of Publication
                • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                  The author Matt McKinney has conflicts of interest on the topics Nicolae Miu and Isaac Schuman. He also has a personal relationship with Jawahn Cockfield.
                  • .219% blood-alcohol level
                    • Jawahn Cockfield

                    68%

                    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

                    Body camera video of Nicolae Miu's arrest shown during day 4 of Apple River stabbing trial

                    CBS News Site: https://www.cbsnews.com/articles/about-us/ Aki Nace Friday, 05 April 2024 04:41
                    • Unique Points
                      • Nicolae Miu was arrested on the day of the Apple River stabbing.
                      • The prosecution showed new body camera footage during trial, including moments of Nicolae Miu's arrest.
                    • Accuracy
                      • Isaac Schuman was killed in the stabbing incident at age 17.
                    • Deception (50%)
                      The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title of the article implies that it will show footage from Nicolae Miu's arrest when in fact it only shows body camera video of his arrest. Secondly, the author claims to be showing new footage but has already shown this same footage before on other news outlets. Thirdly, there is no context given for why certain parts of the video were not shown or what was redacted from the footage.
                      • There is no context given for why certain parts of the video were not shown or what was redacted from the footage.
                      • The author claims to be showing new footage but has already shown this same footage before on other news outlets.
                      • The title implies that it will show footage from Nicolae Miu's arrest when in fact it only shows body camera video of his arrest.
                    • Fallacies (70%)
                      The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses inflammatory rhetoric by describing the body camera footage as 'chaotic moments on the river after the stabbing' and stating that Miu is wearing a camo shirt, sunglasses, and a baseball cap which could be seen as an attempt to make him look more menacing or suspicious. The author also uses appeals to authority when citing statements from Sergeant Trebian and Officer Knudson without providing any context for their credibility or expertise.
                      • The body camera footage shows Miu in the backseat of a squad car.
                    • Bias (80%)
                      The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses language that dehumanizes the suspect by referring to him as a 'rando on the river' which is not an accurate or fair description.
                      • > Nicolae Miu's arrest video was shown during day 4 of Apple River stabbing trial
                        • The prosecution stopped the video shortly after. Later, the prosecution, defense, and the judge discussed how much of video of Miu's arrest could be shown to the jury;
                        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                          None Found At Time Of Publication
                        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                          The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of Nicolae Miu as they are reporting on his arrest. The article also mentions Aki Nace's previous work with St. Croix County Sheriff's Office and Sergeant Benjamin Trebian which could be seen as a potential bias.
                          • The author reports that the body camera video of Nicolae Miu was shown during day 4 of his trial, indicating that they have access to this footage.