Michelle Watson

Michelle Watson National News Editor Michelle Watson is a national news editor for CNN’s national newsgathering team. Latest Michelle Watson is a national news editor for CNN’s national newsgathering team. Prior to joining the desk, Michelle worked to vet and research stories for the Row, CNN’s editorial judgement body. Since joining CNN in 2017, Michelle has played a role in a number major stories for CNN, including the network’s coverage of the catastrophic effects of Hurricane Irma after it made landfall and the tragic shooting deaths of 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. She also worked with CNN’s political team fact checking the 2020 presidential election. Michelle holds a degree from Louisiana State University in Mass Communication with a minor in history.

Biography:  https://www.cnn.com/profiles/michelle-watson

72%

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:

  • The author implies that New York's bail laws are too lenient and lead to the release of criminals who commit violent crimes.
  • The author uses a quote from Emily Tuttle, an attorney for one of the suspects in the Soho killing case, without providing any context or verification.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • The author may be biased against the Manhattan DA and his policies by using negative and sensationalized language.
  • The author may have a conflict of interest in favoring stricter bail laws for New York criminals.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The article states that Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell will not extradite Raad Almansoori because she believes it safer to keep him in custody. However, this contradicts the fact that he is wanted in New York for a murder he allegedly committed there.
  • The author cites concerns about previous cases handled by Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg as the reason not to extradite the suspect. However, these concerns are based on selective and misleading information.

Deceptions

80%

Examples:

  • The article contains several deceptions that mislead the reader about the facts of the case.
  • The author uses a quote from Emily Tuttle without providing any context or verification, which could be seen as an attempt to discredit or undermine her credibility.

Recent Articles

Maryland Governor to Issue Mass Pardon for Over 175,000 Marijuana Convictions: Historical Wrongs Righted and Inclusive Economic Growth

Maryland Governor to Issue Mass Pardon for Over 175,000 Marijuana Convictions: Historical Wrongs Righted and Inclusive Economic Growth

Broke On: Monday, 17 June 2024 Maryland Governor Wes Moore will issue a mass pardon on June 19, 2024, for over 175,000 marijuana convictions, focusing on low-level possession and paraphernalia charges for approximately 100,00 living individuals. This move aims to right historical wrongs and remove barriers in communities of color disproportionately impacted by marijuana-related arrests. The pardons will not release anyone from prison but will remove criminal records associated with these convictions, promoting inclusive economic growth and opportunities in education, housing, and public benefits.
Uvalde School Shooting: Families Sue Meta, Activision, and Daniel Defense for Exposure to Weapons and Violent Content

Uvalde School Shooting: Families Sue Meta, Activision, and Daniel Defense for Exposure to Weapons and Violent Content

Broke On: Friday, 24 May 2024 In May 2024, families of Uvalde school shooting victims filed lawsuits against Meta (Instagram), Activision (Call of Duty), and Daniel Defense. The companies are accused of exposing shooter Salvador Ramos to weapons and violent content, contributing to his behavior through targeted ads and social media use.
Denisse Oleas-Arancibia's Death Sparks National Debate Over Politics and Crime

Denisse Oleas-Arancibia's Death Sparks National Debate Over Politics and Crime

Broke On: Thursday, 22 February 2024 On February 8, a woman was found dead in her hotel room with an iron next to her body. The police identified the victim as Denisse Oleas-Arancibia and arrested Raad Almansoori for the murder. However, Arizona's Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell refused to extradite him to New York City, citing concerns about Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg's handling of previous cases. The case has sparked a national debate over politics and crime.