Maddie Rhodes
Maddie Rhodes is a journalist who joined FOX31 Denver and Channel 2 News as a digital reporter in July of 2023. She has a background in writing, having contributed to Syracuse.com, Charleston City Paper, Texas Lifestyle Magazine and BuzzFeed. Originally from New England, she spent five years in Syracuse graduating with her bachelor’s from Le Moyne College and master’s from S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. Her primary focus at FOX31 has been on local news stories, including coverage of the Elijah McClain case and the sentencing of Randy Roedema.
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The Daily's Verdict
This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.
Bias
86%
Examples:
- Attorney General Phil Weiser stated in a statement emailed to FOX31 that he believes time in county jail and community service is an appropriate and serious sentence for Randy Roedema.
- Sheneen McClain said, 'Randy Roedema stole my son’s life away',
- The judge noted, 'This sentence is necessary to demonstrate that officers who betray their training and their vow to protect members of the community are held accountable',
Conflicts of Interest
50%
Examples:
- Prior to FOX31, she wrote for Syracuse.com, Charleston City Paper, Texas Lifestyle Magazine and BuzzFeed.
Contradictions
85%
Examples:
- Sheneen McClain is quoted stating that her son’s life was stolen away when in fact he died from a medical condition and not at the hands of Aurora Police.
- The article claims that Elijah McClain died after a confrontation with Aurora Police. However, the cause of his death was due to cardiac arrest caused by ketamine injection during his carotid control hold restraint.
- The article states that Officer Randy Roedema showed shocking indifference to Elijah McClain’s death. However, there is no evidence supporting this claim.
Deceptions
62%
Examples:
- Sheneen McClain is quoted stating that her son’s life was stolen away when in fact he died from a medical condition and not at the hands of Aurora Police.
- The article claims that Elijah McClain died after a confrontation with Aurora Police. However, the cause of his death was due to cardiac arrest caused by ketamine injection during his carotid control hold restraint.
- The article states that Officer Randy Roedema showed shocking indifference to Elijah McClain’s death. However, there is no evidence supporting this claim.
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