Derick Hutchinson

Derick Hutchinson is a lead digital editor for ClickOnDetroit and has been with Local 4 News since April 2013. He graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in communications and a focus in journalism.

Biography:  https://www.clickondetroit.com/team/G4SASQ23SNHMLLGW6RYJORJ2AE/

79%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

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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

85%

Examples:

  • The author also dehumanizes them by referring to them as 'the parents who allowed their son to carry out a mass shooting'.
  • The author shows a clear bias against the parents of the shooter by using words like 'grossly negligent' and 'foreseeable'.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • Another possible conflict of interest is that James Crumbley was also tried separately but his sentencing took place together with his wife, which could imply a bias towards one or both of them.
  • The author has a clear conflict of interest as they work for ClickOnDetroit, which is the same news outlet that reported on the trial and sentencing of Jennifer Crumbley. This could affect their objectivity and impartiality in reporting on this sensitive topic.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Another contradiction is that one article claims James Crumbley said he will be in his own internal prison for life, while another says he provided unfettered access to guns and ammunition at home.
  • The articles contain many contradictions in terms of the facts and details of the case. For example, one article says that Jennifer Crumbley was found guilty on all four counts of involuntary manslaughter, while another says that she is considered for rehabilitation.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • Another deception is that they use language that minimizes the responsibility and accountability of Jennifer Crumbley by saying she apologized, while ignoring her involvement in providing him access to guns.
  • The author uses deceptive practices such as omitting important details and information that contradicts their narrative. For example, they do not mention the role of Ethan Crumbley in his own shooting spree or the fact that he was aware of his deteriorating mental health and social isolation.

Recent Articles

Michigan School Shooter's Parents Sentenced to Prison for Role in Attack that Killed Four Students

Michigan School Shooter's Parents Sentenced to Prison for Role in Attack that Killed Four Students

Broke On: Tuesday, 09 April 2024 Michigan school shooter's parents sentenced to 10-15 years in prison for their role in the attack that killed four students. Jennifer Crumbley was found guilty on all counts of involuntary manslaughter, while James also received the same sentence. The couple failed to safely store a gun and could have prevented the shooting by removing their son from school when confronted with a dark drawing he made.
James Crumbley's Trial for Oxford High School Shooting Begins This Week

James Crumbley's Trial for Oxford High School Shooting Begins This Week

Broke On: Tuesday, 05 March 2024 James Crumbley, father of Ethan Crumbley who carried out a shooting at Oxford High School in 2021, will face trial this week. The trial is expected to rehash much of Jennifer Crumblys blockbuster trial that made her the first parent of a school shooter to face homicide-level charges for their child's crime.
Jennifer Crumbley on Trial for Involuntary Manslaughter in Oxford High School Shooting

Jennifer Crumbley on Trial for Involuntary Manslaughter in Oxford High School Shooting

Broke On: Thursday, 25 January 2024 Jennifer Crumbley, mother of a 15-year-old boy who pleaded guilty to murdering four students in a school shooting at Oxford High School in Michigan, is currently on trial for involuntary manslaughter. The prosecution alleges that Jennifer did nothing to prevent her son from carrying out the attack despite being aware of his growing social isolation and violent drawings he made in school. Meanwhile, the defense argues that Jennifer was not responsible for her son's actions as she had no knowledge or control over them.