Hayden Mitman
Hayden Mitman is a multimedia journalist who was born and raised in Philadelphia. He studied at the University of Central Florida and joined Spectrum News 13 in July of 2022. He previously worked for WCJB TV20, a local ABC affiliate in Gainesville. Mitman has been recognized for his work as a journalist, winning an award for his politics/elections series from the Florida Association of Broadcast Journalists in 2020 and being a finalist for investigative reporting in 2021.
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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
50%
Examples:
- However, it does use a sensationalist headline that implies SEPTA police are going to be aggressive and crack down on crime.
- The article does not express any clear political or ideological bias.
Conflicts of Interest
50%
Examples:
- However, it is important to note that NBC Universal, Inc. owns Spectrum News 13 and may have a vested interest in portraying SEPTA police positively.
- The article does not mention any conflicts of interest or potential sources of bias for the reporter or the officials quoted in the piece.
Contradictions
100%
Examples:
- The article contradicts itself by stating that most serious crimes are down across the system, but then saying that officials plan to enforce laws against a variety of violations they see on the system.
- This creates confusion and inconsistency about the current state of crime and enforcement on SEPTA.
Deceptions
85%
Examples:
- For example, it does not mention how many shootings have occurred on SEPTA recently or what measures are being taken to prevent them. It also does not provide any context for why officials would suddenly decide to crack down on crime after a period of decline.
- The article uses deceptive practices by omitting important information that could change the reader's perception of the situation.
Recent Articles
Three Killed in Separate Shootings on Bucks County's Edgewood Lane and Viewpoint Lane; Parade Canceled, Residents Ordered to Shelter-in-Place
Broke On: Saturday, 16 March 2024On March 16th, three people were killed in separate shootings in Bucks County. The first shooting occurred at about 8:52 a.m., on the unit block of Viewpoint Lane in Levittown where two people were shot and killed by an individual who arrived at the scene driving a stolen Honda CRV. At approximately 9:01 a.m., another person was shot and killed on Edgewood Lane, also in Levittown. The suspect then fled the scene after carjacking someone's vehicle at gunpoint in the parking lot of Dollar General store on Bristol Pike, Morrisville. Three Killed in Separate Shootings on Bucks County's Edgewood Lane and Viewpoint Lane; Parade Canceled, Residents Ordered to Shelter-in-Place
Broke On: Saturday, 16 March 2024On March 16th, three people were killed in separate shootings in Bucks County. The first shooting occurred at about 8:52 a.m., on the unit block of Viewpoint Lane in Levittown where two people were shot and killed by an individual who arrived at the scene driving a stolen Honda CRV. At approximately 9:01 a.m., another person was shot and killed on Edgewood Lane, also in Levittown. The suspect then fled the scene after carjacking someone's vehicle at gunpoint in the parking lot of Dollar General store on Bristol Pike, Morrisville. 
SEPTA Bus Shootings Spark Anger and Frustration in Philadelphia
Broke On: Thursday, 07 March 2024In Philadelphia, a series of violent incidents involving SEPTA buses have occurred in recent days. On March 6th, eight high school students were shot at a bus stop while waiting for their ride home from Northeast High School. This was the fourth day in a row that a SEPTA bus had been involved in a shooting, with five teens having been fatally shot on or near SEPTA's system over the last year. The incident has sparked anger and frustration among city officials who have vowed to work together to combat gun violence.