Selim Algar

About the Author Selim Algar is a veteran reporter for The Post covering Florida. He has chronicled a spectrum of big city characters ranging from mobsters to mayors over a 20-year career in journalism. Born and raised in Berkeley, Calif., Selim earned a B.A. in Political Science from his hometown university and later received a master’s degree from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. After freelancing for several years, Selim was hired as a staff reporter at the New York Post in 2005 and currently covers Florida. Prior to that beat, Selim reported on the New York City Department of Education and the Eastern District of New York in Brooklyn. When not staring at a screen, Selim turns his attention to local history, chess, and boxing.

Biography:  https://nypost.com/author/selim-algar/

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a poor reputation for journalistic standards and is not considered a reliable news source.

Bias

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No current examples available.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

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  • Benedict’s stunned relatives called police from the hospital to inform them of the fight.
  • It remained unclear Tuesday if Benedict’s attackers would face charges.

Contradictions

85%

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  • The headline implies that Dagny Benedict was killed by school bullies when she actually died from injuries sustained during an assault with three older female students. This is a lie of omission.

Deceptions

50%

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  • Benedict was involved in a fight at Owasso High School in suburban Tulsa on February 7, according to 2 News. A school staffer finally broke up the melee after Benedict, a straight A student, and a classmate were battered for an extended period — reportedly by three older female students.
  • The mother of the other victim said her daughter saw Benedict being attacked and the assailants “beating her head across the floor.”

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Transgender Student Dies After Being Attacked in School Bathroom

Transgender Student Dies After Being Attacked in School Bathroom

Broke On: Wednesday, 21 February 2024 On February 7th, Nex Benedict, a transgender student at Owasso High School was attacked in the bathroom by three older girls. The attack left Nex with injuries on their face and eyes as well as scratches on their back. Despite receiving medical attention after being attacked, Nex collapsed from breathing problems that were later discovered to be fatal.