Martin Weil,

Martin Weil is a seasoned reporter with over three years of study in physics from the University of California at Berkeley. He has been with The Washington Post for an extended period, covering local crime and public safety incidents in the Washington D.C. area with a focus on law enforcement actions. His work often highlights issues related to community safety, political events, and individual stories that impact the region. As a longtime resident of the area, Martin Weil is deeply connected to local institutions and has likely developed relationships with various stakeholders.

Biography:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/martin-weil/

73%

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

87%

Examples:

  • There is an indication of potential religious affiliation (Holy Trinity Catholic Church) which may influence some coverage.
  • The reporter has a history of reporting on local crime and public safety incidents in the Washington D.C. area with a focus on law enforcement actions.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • There is potential for the reporter to be influenced by local institutions and events due to their longtime presence in the area.
  • The reporter has covered events involving individuals or organizations they have a connection with (e.g., Michael Gill, Holy Trinity Catholic Church).

Contradictions

75%

Examples:

  • Another article has a contradictory statement about the pro-Palestinian encampment at George Washington University.
  • In one article, there is a contradictory statement regarding Michael Gill's contributions and former position.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • There is an example of deceptive practice involving the portrayal of a vehicle being driven erratically near a school as a potential drive-by shooting.
  • The reporter has used misleading language in some instances (e.g., describing Michael Gill's contributions as if they were unrelated to his former position).

Recent Articles

Five People Injured in Separate Shooting Incidents at Two Dupont Circle Nightclubs in Washington, D.C.

Five People Injured in Separate Shooting Incidents at Two Dupont Circle Nightclubs in Washington, D.C.

Broke On: Saturday, 27 April 2024 At least five people were injured in two separate shooting incidents outside Decades and an unnamed nightclub in Washington D.C.'s Dupont Circle neighborhood on April 27, 2024. One suspect was taken into custody and a weapon recovered after three people were wounded at Decades nightclub, while details about the second incident are still emerging. Both incidents stemmed from disputes that spilled onto the streets in this popular area, which has seen a recent increase in violent crime.
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.