A.J. Davis

Anthony Davis Jr. (A.J.) joined WYFF in September 2022. A.J. is a proud graduate of South Carolina State University (S.C.S.U.) with his degree in Broadcasting Communications. A.J. joined WYFF as a Digital Content Producer.

Biography:  https://www.wyff4.com/news-team/2bfcfb48-705e-4d94-b2ef-614663e171e3

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

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 article contains sensationalism by stating that a veteran organization is calling on the community for help before it's too late without providing any context or details about what they are asking for.
  • The author claims that 'vehicle involved in New Mexico murder case led authorities to body of missing South Carolina paramedic' which is false as there is no mention of this in the article.
  • ]vehicle involved in New Mexico murder case led authorities to body of missing South Carolina paramedic, deputies say[

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • A.J. Davis Jr. (A.J.) joined WYFF in September 2022.
  • The author does not disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may arise from reporting on a murder case and a missing person.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Phonesia Machado-Gore has been identified as the person found dead in South Carolina.
  • Vehicles do not usually lead authorities to bodies. They are more likely to be involved in accidents or crimes.
  • Warrants have been issued for Jaremy Smith in the murder of New Mexico State Police Officer Justin Hare.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • The article contains deceptions by making false or unsupported claims and omitting important information.
  • This is from our Hilton Greenville Skycam cam. It feels like 53.

Recent Articles

New Mexico State Police Officer Killed During Traffic Stop Involving Missing Paramedic from South Carolina

New Mexico State Police Officer Killed During Traffic Stop Involving Missing Paramedic from South Carolina

Broke On: Saturday, 16 March 2024 On March 15, a New Mexico State Police officer was killed during a traffic stop involving someone with South Carolina plates connected to the disappearance of a paramedic. The car of the missing SC paramedic was found on the scene and Phonesia Machado-Gore has been identified as the person found dead in South Carolina. Jaremy Smith from Marion, South Carolina is considered a person of interest in connection to her death.