Kelly Rissman

Kelly Rissman is an experienced journalist who has worked for Vanity Fair, BuzzFeed, and the BBC before joining The Independent. Her primary focus is on politics and crime reporting, with a particular interest in women's reproductive rights. She has covered various high-profile stories such as the lead-up to the 2024 election, mysterious deaths at the Brooklyn Mirage, and Dr Roxy's demise. As a reporter at The Independent, she has been known to use strong language in her descriptions of incidents which may influence readers' opinions.

Biography:  https://www.independent.co.uk/author/kelly-rissman

76%

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:

  • In her articles, she sometimes uses strong language to describe incidents, which may influence readers' opinions.
  • Kelly Rissman has a slight bias towards reporting on crime and politics.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • However, there is a potential conflict of interest in her reporting on women's reproductive rights given her personal interests in the topic.
  • Kelly Rissman has worked for multiple reputable news organizations such as Vanity Fair, BuzzFeed, and the BBC.

Contradictions

90%

Examples:

  • In one article, Kelly Rissman reported contradictory information about a police officer's involvement in a shooting incident.
  • She also reported on an alleged sexual assault case involving the son of a famous personality without clearly distinguishing his actions from those of his father.

Deceptions

62%

Examples:

  • In one article, Kelly Rissman made incorrect statements about a police officer's involvement in a shooting incident.
  • She also misrepresented the nature of her subject's alleged actions in a sexual assault case.

Recent Articles

Ten People Injured in Columbus Shooting: Suspect at Large in White Honda Civic

Ten People Injured in Columbus Shooting: Suspect at Large in White Honda Civic

Broke On: Sunday, 23 June 2024 A shooting in Columbus, Ohio's Short North neighborhood left ten people injured, ranging from 16 to 27 years old. The suspect is a male in all black clothing last seen driving a white Honda Civic with tinted windows. Authorities lost track of the vehicle near the Grandview exit. This is the sixth mass shooting in Ohio this month, and Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther urges community members to provide information and enforces curfews to keep children safe.
Six Lives Lost: Tragic Rip Current Incidents at Panama City Beach in Two Days

Six Lives Lost: Tragic Rip Current Incidents at Panama City Beach in Two Days

Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024 At least eight people have lost their lives in tragic rip current incidents at Panama City, Florida beaches within the past two days. The victims include a 19-year-old man from Oklahoma and three young men from Alabama. Swimming near lifeguards and avoiding high surf or strong currents are recommended to stay safe at the beach.
Three Lives Cut Short: Tragedy at the Mad Butcher Grocery Store in Fordyce, Arkansas

Three Lives Cut Short: Tragedy at the Mad Butcher Grocery Store in Fordyce, Arkansas

Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024 A mass shooting at the Mad Butcher grocery store in Fordyce, Arkansas left three people dead and ten injured on June 21, 2024. The suspected shooter, Travis Eugene Posey, exchanged gunfire with police and is expected to be charged with three counts of capital murder. The incident occurred amid a wave of mass shootings in the United States this year.
Three Shot, Five Arrested at Eid al-Fitr Celebration in West Philadelphia

Three Shot, Five Arrested at Eid al-Fitr Celebration in West Philadelphia

Broke On: Thursday, 11 April 2024 On April 11th, a shooting occurred at an Eid al-Fitr celebration in West Philadelphia. Three people were shot and five individuals were arrested during the incident. The shooting took place around 2:30 p.m., near Wyalusing Avenue on 47th Street.
Diddy Accused of Sexual Assault by Son in Lawsuit Filed on April 5th, 2024

Diddy Accused of Sexual Assault by Son in Lawsuit Filed on April 5th, 2024

Broke On: Friday, 05 April 2024 Rapper and music producer Sean Combs, also known as Diddy, has been accused of sexual assault by his son Christian in a lawsuit filed on April 5th, 2024. The allegations include sexual harassment and infliction of emotional distress. The incident took place aboard a yacht that was chartered for a family trip to St Martin in December 2022.