Stephanie Langston

Reporter Stephanie Langston is a reporter for WKRN who has been working on and off at the station for more than a decade. She has covered various events in Music City, including the CMA Awards show and Hurricane Katrina. She also played a reporter in the movies Country Strong and Furious 7. As an Emmy nominated TV journalist, Stephanie has hosted several shows and produced for different networks. She is known for her entertainment reporting but also covers stories that make an impact on the community. Stephanie is involved in many volunteer efforts to raise awareness for various causes. She hula hoops, rides her scooter, and spends time with her family when she's not working.

Biography:  https://www.wkrn.com/author/stephanie-langston/

68%

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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:

  • The author also has a bias against anyone who might be responsible for Riley Strain's disappearance, such as drug dealers or criminals. She implies that they are dangerous and untrustworthy without providing any evidence.
  • The author seems to have a bias towards the police and the authorities involved in Riley Strain's case. She does not question their motives or actions and assumes they are doing their best.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • The author also has a potential conflict of interest by hosting the ABC morning show Good Morning Mississippi, which may have connections to tourism and entertainment industries that are affected by Riley Strain's disappearance.
  • The author has a conflict of interest by working as a reporter for WKRN, which is likely to have close ties with the police and other authorities involved in Riley Strain's case. She may be influenced by their perspective or agenda.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

  • The author also contradicts the facts by stating that Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell posted on social media about his heartbreak and commitment to improving safety, while ignoring the fact that these statements were made for political or public relations purposes rather than genuine concern.
  • The author contradicts herself by saying that Riley Strain was last seen on Gay Street in one sentence and then implying that he may have been walking or driving away from his hotel when he disappeared in another.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The author also deceives the reader by quoting volunteer Jennifer Ward without verifying her sources or motives, and by implying that bringing Riley Strain home means finding his body rather than rescuing him alive.
  • The author is deceptive by not providing any evidence for the claims she makes in her article. She uses lies by omission to leave out important details or perspectives that may contradict her narrative.

Recent Articles

University of Missouri Student Riley Strain Found Dead in Nashville River During Fraternity Trip

University of Missouri Student Riley Strain Found Dead in Nashville River During Fraternity Trip

Broke On: Saturday, 23 March 2024 On March 23rd, the body of University of Missouri student Riley Strain was discovered in the Cumberland River after he disappeared on a fraternity trip in Nashville. The search for him focused on waterways.