David C.

David Crosby is a journalist who has primarily covered world news with a focus on the Americas. His reporting often highlights social issues and humanitarian crises, particularly in Haiti where he has reported extensively on gang violence and its impact on healthcare systems. Crosby's articles have been criticized for their biased language towards gangs, which he refers to as 'violent' and 'criminal'. Additionally, some of his reporting has been called into question for its potential monetary bias due to references to humanitarian groups providing medical care in Haiti. Born and raised in the United States, Crosby began his journalism career covering local news before transitioning to international reporting. He has won numerous awards for his investigative work and is known for his ability to uncover hidden stories and shed light on important issues often overlooked by mainstream media.

66%

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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

72%

Examples:

  • The article uses language that dehumanizes gangs by referring to them as 'violent' and 'criminal'
  • The biography provided is about a different David C.
  • There are references to humanitarian groups providing medical care in Haiti which could be seen as an attempt at monetary bias.

Conflicts of Interest

55%

Examples:

  • None identified in the provided articles or biography.

Contradictions

88%

Examples:

  • The article implies that Taïna Cenatus' injury is 'lucky', despite her still experiencing pain from it.
  • The author uses selective reporting to focus on humanitarian groups and churches closing their hospitals while ignoring other sources of healthcare for Haitians.
  • The title implies that all medical facilities in Port-au-Prince and Artibonite are closed or not operating at full capacity when only half of them have been affected by gang violence.

Deceptions

70%

Examples:

  • The article uses sensationalism to describe Taïna Cenatus' injury as 'lucky'
  • The author uses selective reporting to focus on humanitarian groups and churches closing their hospitals while ignoring other sources of healthcare for Haitians.
  • The title implies that Haiti's hospitals have survived cholera and Covid when in fact they are being closed by gang violence.

Recent Articles

New Prime Minister Garry Conille Appointed Amidst Haiti's Political Instability and Ongoing Violence

New Prime Minister Garry Conille Appointed Amidst Haiti's Political Instability and Ongoing Violence

Broke On: Wednesday, 29 May 2024 New Haiti Prime Minister Garry Conille appointed after Ariel Henry's ouster, marking a crucial moment in the country's political landscape amidst ongoing gang violence and supply disruptions. Conille, UNICEF Regional Director and former prime minister, will lead efforts to restore order with international support.
Haiti Faces Humanitarian Crisis with Over 15,000 Displaced in Port-au-Prince and Millions at Risk of Starvation

Haiti Faces Humanitarian Crisis with Over 15,000 Displaced in Port-au-Prince and Millions at Risk of Starvation

Broke On: Sunday, 17 March 2024 Haiti is facing a humanitarian crisis with over 15,000 people displaced in Port-au-Prince and more than 300,00 displaced countrywide. Hunger levels are already critical and could worsen as the WFP predicts that over a million people may tip into famine.