Shomari Stone

Shomari Stone joined FOX 5 DC in May 2023 as an Anchor & Reporter. Stone is a 7-time Emmy and 2-time Edward R. Murrow award-winning journalist, coming to FOX 5 from CNBC. He was a correspondent for ’The News with Shepard Smith,’ based at the network’s Washington, D.C. bureau. He spent over 10 years as a general assignment reporter at WRC, an NBC owned television station in Washington, D.C. Prior to WRC, he served as a reporter for KOMO in Seattle, CBS Miami, and WINK in Fort Myers, Florida. Throughout his on-air career, he has reported on a multitude of high-profile stories across the country including Hurricane Ian, the expansion of Veterans’ health care benefits, the Buffalo mass shooting, the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, the bombing at the Boston Marathon, immigration reform, the local impact of Cuban dictator Fidel Castro’s relinquished power and the fall of Haitian President Jean Bertrand Aristide, as well as an exclusive interview with Trayvon Martin’s parents while they were in Washington, among others. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan, where he received six journalism awards. He enjoys spending time with his family, cheering for his son, Shomari Stone II, on the University of Michigan Football team, playing golf, hosting charity events and galas, along with mentoring and volunteering with the youth. Follow Shomari Stone on Twitter and Instagram at @shomaristone and on Facebook at @ShomariStoneFOX5DC The latest from Shomari Stone

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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

50%

Examples:

  • The article quotes Drew Maloney stating that Mike was an extended member of their family and a cherished friend without providing any context about how they met or became friends. This statement could be misleading as the reader may assume that Mike had a close personal relationship with Maloney when in fact, there is no information provided to support this claim.
  • The article quotes Kristina Gill stating that Mike was shot during a deadly carjacking rampage without providing any details about how or why he was targeted. This statement could be misleading as the reader may assume that Mike was randomly attacked without any motive or provocation when in fact, there is no information provided to support this claim.
  • The article states that Mike Gill was a member of former President Donald Trump's administration without providing any context or clarification about his role or tenure. This statement could be misleading as the reader may assume that he held a significant position within the administration when in fact, there is no information provided to support this claim.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • None.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Gill served as the senior vice president for Capital Markets at the Housing Policy Council and previously served as chief of staff at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission
  • Mike was not just a close friend; he was an extended member of our family.
  • The article states that Mike Gill was a member of former President Donald Trump's administration without providing any context or clarification about his role or tenure.

Deceptions

70%

Examples:

  • The article does not provide any context or background about Mike Gill's work or achievements within the Trump administration. This could be deceptive as the reader may assume that he had a significant role and impact when in fact, there is no information provided to support this claim.
  • The article uses sensational language such as 'deadly carjacking spree' and 'wild crime spree' to describe the events that occurred. This could be misleading as the reader may assume that these were random acts of violence when in fact, there is no information provided to support this claim.

Recent Articles

Former Trump Official Mike Gill Shot and Killed During Carjacking Spree in Washington, D.C.

Former Trump Official Mike Gill Shot and Killed During Carjacking Spree in Washington, D.C.

Broke On: Sunday, 04 February 2024 Former Trump administration official Mike Gill was killed during a carjacking spree in Washington, D.C., on Monday night. He was 56 years old and the father of three children from St. Louis, Missouri.