SOPHIA TAREEN

Sophia Tareen is an Associated Press writer based in Chicago. She covers breaking news, politics, and social issues across the Midwest. Her work has been published by various media outlets including Yahoo News, CNN, and Reuters.

Biography:  https://www.yahoo.com/news/chicagos-top-cop-says-police-223345178.html

51%

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

50%

Examples:

  • The author omits important context about the circumstances of Reed's death and ignores evidence that contradicts the police version of events
  • The author presents a biased narrative that portrays the police as victims and the protesters as violent aggressors
  • The author uses loaded language to create negative associations with words like 'shooting', 'fatal', and 'confrontation'

Conflicts of Interest

30%

Examples:

  • However, the article may be influenced by political agendas or biases from media outlets that sponsor it
  • The author does not disclose any potential conflicts of interest or sources of funding for their work

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

  • Another contradiction is that the video footage shows Reed dropping his knife before being fatally wounded by gunfire
  • For example, witnesses reported hearing Reed shot first while police claimed he was armed with a knife
  • The article contains multiple factual inconsistencies and contradictions between different sources

Deceptions

70%

Examples:

  • For instance, the article uses sensational headlines and images of violence to attract attention but fails to provide a balanced view or include alternative perspectives
  • The author uses deceptive tactics to manipulate readers' emotions and perceptions

Recent Articles

Chicago Police Fatally Shoot Dexter Reed During Traffic Stop, Bodycam Footage Released

Chicago Police Fatally Shoot Dexter Reed During Traffic Stop, Bodycam Footage Released

Broke On: Tuesday, 09 April 2024 On March 21, plainclothes Chicago police officers fatally shot Dexter Reed during a traffic stop in the Humboldt Park neighborhood. The deadly encounter began because police stopped Reed for not wearing a seatbelt. According to bodycam footage released by the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA), Reed shot at officers first, injuring one before four officers returned fire and hit him 96 times in just over 41 seconds. Despite this, Reed continued to shoot even after exiting his vehicle and falling to the ground. The CPD has not yet released any official information about the incident or whether any charges will be filed against Reed's family members.