Rachel Weiner,

Rachel Weiner is a local reporter covering appellate courts in Washington and Richmond. She has a BA in Journalism and Political Science from George Washington University.

Biography: https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/rachel-weiner/

70%

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 omits important context and facts about the nature and severity of the crimes committed by the rioters
The article relies on unnamed sources and quotes from lawyers who may have ulterior motives or biases
The article uses biased language to portray the defendants as victims of a harsh sentencing system

Conflicts of Interest

50%

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Contradictions

85%

Examples:

The article contradicts itself by claiming that 'justice' covers only certain resources while also implying that the sentencing enhancement was necessary to ensure justice
The article contradicts its own title by not explaining how overturning the sentencing enhancement will result in resentencings
The article contradicts the facts and evidence by suggesting that more than 100 people were convicted of participation in a riot when they were actually charged with obstructing Congress

Deceptions

70%

Examples:

The article downplays or ignores any motives or affiliations of the defendants that may have influenced their actions
The article omits important details such as the violence, destruction, and death caused by the rioters
The article uses deceptive practices to mislead the reader about the nature and consequences of the Jan. 6 riot