Alex Oliveira

Alex Oliveira is a journalist who covers various news topics including politics, crime, and social issues. In his articles, he often highlights the impact of these issues on communities and individuals across the United States. He has reported on high-profile cases such as the FBI raid on Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's home and the tragic deaths of three men found frozen in a backyard after attending a Kansas City Chiefs game. Oliveira also covers social issues such as gentrification, homelessness, and mental health in New York City. His reporting often includes interviews with experts, sources close to the cases, and those directly affected by the events he writes about.

Biography:  https://nypost.com/author/alex-oliveira/

77%

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

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

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:

  • a woman and seven children ages 2 to 15
  • Embattled Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao claims FBI wouldn’t have raided her home if she was rich.

Conflicts of Interest

85%

Examples:

  • Dr. Caleb Alexander said it was plausible that the victims were exposed to some kind of drug.
  • The fact that there were three individuals really heightens the curiosity and the tragedy of this case

Contradictions

83%

Examples:

  • Another police officer was injured but not killed in the shooting; he is being treated at a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries
  • Clayton McGeeney, 36, David Harrington, 37 and Ricky Johnson were found dead and frozen solid in the backyard of Jordan Willis’ house on January 9 two days after they had supposedly left after watching a Kansas City Chiefs game on January 7.
  • The officers were responding to a domestic abuse call about a man who had barricaded himself in his house with multiple firearms inside the house.

Deceptions

60%

Examples:

  • Anybody who may have been with Leccesse is asked to be ‘brutally honest‗ with officials.
  • The article uses sensationalist language such as “gunman dead” and “two cops and a paramedic killed”.

Recent Articles

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Breaks Silence Amidst Recall Vote and FBI Raid:

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Breaks Silence Amidst Recall Vote and FBI Raid:

Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024 Amidst a recall vote and FBI investigation, Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao broke her silence on June 24, 2024, addressing concerns over her absence during recent unrest and mass shooting at Lake Merritt.
Sex Worker Charged After Continuing to Practice in Ohio Despite HIV Positive Status: Authorities Urge Clients and Contacts to Get Tested

Sex Worker Charged After Continuing to Practice in Ohio Despite HIV Positive Status: Authorities Urge Clients and Contacts to Get Tested

Broke On: Monday, 13 May 2024 An Ohio sex worker, identified as Linda Inez Leccese, continued working despite testing positive for HIV in 2022. Authorities believe she had interactions with over 211 clients across several states and are now locating them to ensure they get tested. Leccese has been charged with soliciting after testing positive for HIV, a third-degree felony.
Three Heroes Fall in Domestic Incident Shooting: Burnsville Police Officers and Paramedic Killed, Another Injured

Three Heroes Fall in Domestic Incident Shooting: Burnsville Police Officers and Paramedic Killed, Another Injured

Broke On: Monday, 19 February 2024 On February 19th, three Minnesota police officers and a paramedic were killed while responding to a domestic incident in Burnsville. The suspect had multiple guns and ammunition. Another officer was injured but not killed in the shooting.
Three Kansas City Chiefs Fans Found Dead After Watch Party: Was Exposed to a Drug?

Three Kansas City Chiefs Fans Found Dead After Watch Party: Was Exposed to a Drug?

Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 Three Kansas City Chiefs fans died after attending a watch party and being exposed to an unknown drug. The deaths occurred in freezing temperatures on January 9, according to Dr. Caleb Alexander of Johns Hopkins University.