Brennan Crain,

Brennan Crain is an assistant news director and investigative reporter for WBKO News. He covers Barren and Metcalfe counties and joined the investigative beat in September 2023.

Biography:  https://www.wbko.com/authors/brennan.crain/

64%

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

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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

85%

Examples:

  • The article uses a biased wording to describe the murder suspect as an

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • The article does not disclose any conflict of interest regarding Escalera's status as a student at Campbellsville University or the source of his arrest warrant.
  • , which could be biased.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The article contradicts itself by stating that Kilman died at both the hospital and in a barn.
  • , which implies guilt without evidence.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • The article uses vague and misleading language to describe the events surrounding Kilman's death and Escalera's arrest.
  • , which could confuse readers.

Recent Articles

Campbellsville University Student Dies After Being Found Unresponsive in Dorm Room; Charles E. Escalera Arrested for Murder

Campbellsville University Student Dies After Being Found Unresponsive in Dorm Room; Charles E. Escalera Arrested for Murder

Broke On: Saturday, 24 February 2024 On February 24th, a student at Campbellsville University died after being found unresponsive in his dorm room. Charles E. Escalera was arrested for the murder of Josiah Malachi Kilman. The university is grieving and taking measures to protect students and community members.