Michael Levenson
Michael Levenson is a journalist at The New York Times, where he covers breaking news stories that often appear on the front page of the newspaper as well as online. He reports on a wide variety of news, including wars, natural disasters and court cases. He also enjoys reporting on offbeat discoveries, unusual news and people who are not normally in the spotlight. Before joining The Times in 2019 as a member of the Express Desk, which covers breaking news and trending stories, he began his career in journalism at the State House News Service, covering politics and government in Massachusetts. He then reported for The Boston Globe, covering City Hall, the Massachusetts State House, presidential campaigns and news around New England. He takes seriously his ethical responsibilities and is committed to upholding the standards of integrity outlined in our Ethical Journalism Handbook. He doesn't contribute to political causes or accept gifts or favors. He often calls people back multiple times to ensure that what he is reporting is accurate.
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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
75%
Examples:
- Commissioner Bethel is quoted as saying 'Officers who were writing parking tickets on the outskirts of the event had responded after they heard a large volley of about 30 gunshots that had been fired between two factions in a park at about 2:30 p.m.', but it does not provide any context or explanation for why these officers were in that location at all.
- The article states 'At least three people were shot and injured on Wednesday at an outdoor event where about 1,000 people were celebrating Eid al-Fitr in West Philadelphia', but it does not provide any context or explanation for why these individuals were attending this specific location.
- The article states 'One of those who was injured was an armed 15-year-old who was shot by a responding police officer', but there is no evidence to suggest this individual had anything to do with the shooting.
Conflicts of Interest
50%
Examples:
- I began my career in journalism at the State House News Service, covering politics and government in Massachusetts. I then reported for The Boston Globe, covering City Hall, the Massachusetts State House, presidential campaigns and news around New England.
Contradictions
85%
Examples:
- At least three people were shot and injured on Wednesday at an outdoor event where about 1000 people were celebrating Eid al-Fitr in West Philadelphia.
Deceptions
40%
Examples:
- Commissioner Bethel is quoted as saying 'Officers who were writing parking tickets on the outskirts of the event had responded after they heard a large volley of about 30 gunshots that had been fired between two factions in a park at about 2:30 p.m.', but it does not provide any context or explanation for why these officers were in that location at all.
- The article states 'At least three people were shot and injured on Wednesday at an outdoor event where about 1,000 people were celebrating Eid al-Fitr in West Philadelphia', but it does not provide any context or explanation for why these individuals were attending this specific location.
- The article states 'One of those who was injured was an armed 15-year-old who was shot by a responding police officer', but there is no evidence to suggest this individual had anything to do with the shooting.
Recent Articles
Retired Navy Admiral Robert Burke Charged with Bribery: Ordered $355,000 Contract for Future Employment
Broke On: Friday, 31 May 2024Retired Navy Admiral Robert Burke, a four-star officer, was arrested in May 2024 for ordering a $355,000 contract to Company A in exchange for employment and stock options. Burke began working at Company A after the award and faces bribery charges. 
Three Shot, Five Arrested at Eid al-Fitr Celebration in West Philadelphia
Broke On: Thursday, 11 April 2024On April 11th, a shooting occurred at an Eid al-Fitr celebration in West Philadelphia. Three people were shot and five individuals were arrested during the incident. The shooting took place around 2:30 p.m., near Wyalusing Avenue on 47th Street.