Dillon Mullan

Dillon Mullan is a journalist with experience in covering public schools, local government, police, courts and business. He has worked for the Portland Tribune since July 2021 and previously wrote for the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal and Santa Fe New Mexican. A native of the Washington D.C. area, Dillon studied Spanish at Georgetown University.

Biography:  https://www.baltimoresun.com/author/dillon-mullan/

74%

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:

  • Dillon Mullan tends to present information in a balanced manner, but there are instances where he leans towards sensationalism.
  • In the article about the Maryland weather, Mullan emphasizes the negative impacts of the storms and tornadoes without providing much context or background on why these events occurred.

Conflicts of Interest

60%

Examples:

  • However, his coverage of the Dali ship collision raises questions about potential conflicts, as he mentions President Joe Biden's involvement in the situation multiple times without providing sources.
  • There is no clear evidence of conflicts of interest in Mullan's reporting.

Contradictions

80%

Examples:

  • He also fails to clarify the difference between temporary channels used for cargo ships and those that are insufficient, leading to confusion.
  • In an article about a ship collision in Baltimore, Mullan reports conflicting information regarding the number of construction workers who were filling potholes on the bridge when it was struck.

Deceptions

70%

Examples:

  • He also uses emotional manipulation by stating that President Biden reiterated the federal government would cover the full cost of rebuilding the bridge without providing any evidence or sources for this claim.
  • Mullan's reporting on the Dali ship collision is deceptive due to omitting important details and context.

Recent Articles

Severe Storms Hit Maryland: At Least One Person Injured, Multiple Structures Damaged in Gaithersburg and Sykesville

Severe Storms Hit Maryland: At Least One Person Injured, Multiple Structures Damaged in Gaithersburg and Sykesville

Broke On: Wednesday, 05 June 2024 On June 5, 2024, Maryland faced severe storms with tornadoes and heavy rain, causing damage to structures and flooding in various counties. The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings for several areas and advised residents to take necessary precautions. The exact cause of the storms is being investigated.
Port of Baltimore Reopens After Dali Ship Crash Collapses Francis Scott Key Bridge

Port of Baltimore Reopens After Dali Ship Crash Collapses Francis Scott Key Bridge

Broke On: Monday, 08 April 2024 On April 8, 2024, the Port of Baltimore in Maryland reopened after a cargo ship named Dali crashed into and collapsed the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26. The bridge was built to commemorate ΑThe Star-Spangled BannerΗ by Francis Scott Key during his time as an American prisoner at Fort McHenry, located in Baltimore Harbor.