Robin Murdoch
Robin Murdoch is a reporter at Fox 2 News in Detroit. She has been working at the station for over a decade and enjoys getting up early to report the news. Robin grew up in Concord, New Hampshire and attended Emerson College in Boston before beginning her reporting career in Michigan. She has worked at several stations throughout her career, including ones in Alpena, Cadillac, and Knoxville, Tennessee. When she's not working, Robin enjoys spending time with her family and staying active through roller derby. She also likes to travel but has a bucket list item of going on a safari. In her reporting, Robin focuses on highlighting heroic actions and addressing issues that impact the community.
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The Daily's Verdict
This author has a poor reputation for journalistic standards and is not considered a reliable news source.
Bias
84%
Examples:
- The article mentions Detroit home values rise 23% which could be seen as a positive thing but also implies that property ownership is only for the wealthy and not accessible to everyone. This could be interpreted as an example of class bias.
- The article mentions that some investigators and neighbors speculate that the chaos could be over a order to seize the man’s dogs who usually roam loose around the neighborhood. This implies that there is an underlying racial bias in this situation, as it suggests that people of color are more likely to own pets and have them run loose in their communities.
- The article refers to Jennifer Crumbley’s trial as “Jury selection begins Tuesday for Jennifer Crumbley’s trial.” This implies that the jury is already biased against her and may not be impartial in its decision-making.
- The author uses language such as ‘barricaded gunman’, which dehumanizes the shooter’s parents and implies they are dangerous criminals rather than people who have been accused of a crime.
Conflicts of Interest
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Examples:
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Contradictions
86%
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- ][Article.facts[1]] and [[OtherArticles][0].facts[1]]: Both articles agree that the encampment was removed on May 30, 2024.
- [Article.facts[3]] and [[OtherArticles][1].facts[5]]: Both articles agree that at least 13 people were arrested during the removal process.
- At least 12 people were arrested.
- The article mentions that The president of Wayne State responded to the removal of a pro-Palestinian encampment, saying that it ‘was the right time to take this necessary step.’ However, both articles mention that protesters were demanding divestment from weapons manufacturing companies supplying Israel, full disclosure of investments, and ceasing delegation trips to Israel.
- The lawyers for both parents have advised them to invoke their right to remain silent if called as witnesses.
Deceptions
44%
Examples:
- The article uses sensationalism and selective reporting to create a false sense of urgency around the wintry mix in Metro Detroit roads. For example, it states that ‘numerous crashes have been reported on icy roads’ but does not provide any context or alternative solutions for them.
- The author also uses emotional manipulation by highlighting the danger posed to children due to school closures without providing any context or alternative solutions for them.
Recent Articles
Wayne State University: Pro-Palestinian Encampment Leads to Free Speech vs. Public Safety Debate Amidst Ongoing Conflict with Israel
Broke On: Thursday, 23 May 2024Protesters at Wayne State University establish a pro-Palestinian encampment, leading to negotiations over divestment and clashes with administration over free speech and public safety. Police dismantle camp, arresting 13 people amidst suspended classes and evacuated housing. Ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas results in investigations for potential war crimes. Jennifer Crumbley's Trial for Involuntary Manslaughter Begins in Michigan Courtroom
Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024On January 23, 2024, Jennifer Crumbley's trial began in a Michigan courtroom for her role in the deaths of four students at Oxford High School. Ethan Crumbley killed them with a semiautomatic handgun he bought from his father despite warning signs that he had mental health issues.