Mark Berman,

Mark Berman is a national reporter who covers law enforcement, criminal justice, and other issues for The Washington Post. He has been with the publication since 2007 and has reported on a wide range of topics including mass shootings, terrorist attacks, natural disasters, politics, and sexual misconduct allegations. Berman was part of two teams that were finalists for the Pulitzer Prize. His work often involves breaking news and investigative journalism in the areas of law enforcement and criminal justice. He has a background in covering major stories with attention to detail and timely reporting.

Biography:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/mark-berman/

78%

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

90%

Examples:

  • The author has a history of reporting on criminal justice and law enforcement issues with a focus on major stories such as mass shootings, terrorist attacks, and natural disasters. However, there is no clear pattern of bias in the articles provided.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • There are no clear conflicts of interest identified in the articles provided.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • In one article, the author reported that Allen Weisselberg pleaded guilty to five counts of perjury in the first degree when court filings indicated he only pleaded guilty to two counts. This contradiction may be due to differing sources or a misunderstanding of the legal proceedings.

Deceptions

65%

Examples:

  • The author used a quote from Trump's lack of remorse which could be seen as deceptively highlighting a negative aspect of his character.

Recent Articles

Former President Trump Faces Unprecedented Conviction: 34 Counts of Falsifying Business Records and Potential Prison Sentence

Former President Trump Faces Unprecedented Conviction: 34 Counts of Falsifying Business Records and Potential Prison Sentence

Broke On: Thursday, 30 May 2024 Former President Donald Trump was convicted of 34 counts of falsifying business records in May 2024, marking the first time a U.S. president faced such charges. The New York Supreme Court will sentence him on July 11, with potential punishments including prison time and Secret Service protection within facilities. Trump was found guilty of hush money payments to Stormy Daniels during his 2016 campaign, and his legal team plans to appeal the verdict. If imprisoned, Trump would face challenges for both himself and correctional facilities due to security needs and communication restrictions.
Former President Donald Trump's Financial Gatekeeper Pleads Guilty to Perjury in Manhattan Courtroom

Former President Donald Trump's Financial Gatekeeper Pleads Guilty to Perjury in Manhattan Courtroom

Broke On: Monday, 04 March 2024 Former President Donald Trump's longtime financial gatekeeper Allen Weisselberg pleaded guilty to two counts of perjury in a Manhattan courtroom on March 4th, 2024. The charges stem from his testimony in the New York attorney general's investigation into Trump and his real estate empire. This is the latest legal setback for the former president, who has been facing numerous investigations and lawsuits since leaving office.