Matt Reed

Matt Reed is a general assignment reporter at WCVB Channel 5, Boston’s News Leader. Matt joined WCVB in October 2017 from WJAR-TV NBC 10 in Providence, RI where he served as a reporter at WJAR-TV since February 2015. Prior to that, he was a reporter and a producer for weekend newscasts for KCEN-TV in Waco, TX. While reporting for KCEN-TV, Matt covered the West Fertilizer plant explosion, the Fort Hood shooting, the trial of Nidal Hassan, and the Texas House Bill 2 passing. In addition to his time at KCEN-TV, Matt was an adjunct professor at Baylor University while in Texas, where he taught an introductory journalism course about reporting and writing. Before going out west, Matt spent his final semester of graduate school at Boston University as a news writer at WHDH-TV Channel 7 in Boston. And during the 2012 Summer Olympics, Matt spent two months in London as one of three student correspondents for WBZ-TV in Boston as well. While in London, he covered Massachusetts native Kayla Harrison becoming the first American male or female to win an Olympic gold medal in judo in addition to presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s visit to London. Throughout his life, Matt has covered a lot of territory, having lived in Illinois, California, Florida, Maryland, Florida, Texas, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. He is a graduate of Bishop Fenwick High School in Peabody, MA and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Miami, Matt Reed

Biography:  https://www.wcvb.com/news-team/378cbecd-b647-42b8-9664-52ec35e7a563

87%

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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

95%

Examples:

  • Emerson College recognizes and respects the civic activism and passion that sparked the protest in Boylston Place Alley in support of Palestine[
  • ]people live here[
  • The encampment in Boylston Place Alley is one of several set up by students at Massachusetts colleges to show solidarity with the pro-Palestinian protesters who were arrested at Columbia University in New York earlier this week.
  • We don't want to arrest anybody. We support your right to protest. I'm indifferent. I don't have a side either way.[/quote]

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Four police officers were injured during the clearing of the encampment.
  • More than 100 protesters were arrested at Emerson College on May X, 2023.

Deceptions

65%

Examples:

  • The encampment in Boylston Place Alley is one of several set up by students at Massachusetts colleges to show solidarity with the pro-Palestinian protesters who were arrested at Columbia University in New York earlier this week.

Recent Articles

Massachusetts Trial: Key Witnesses Testify in Officer John O'Keefe's Tragic Death Case

Massachusetts Trial: Key Witnesses Testify in Officer John O'Keefe's Tragic Death Case

Broke On: Monday, 29 January 2024 A tragic event unfolded in Canton, Massachusetts on January 29, 2022, when Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe was found unresponsive outside his girlfriend Karen Read's residence. The ensuing investigation led to the discovery of a discarded sneaker and broken taillight outside the house. Forensic evidence from Read's SUV, including damage to the right taillight and human hair on the rear, has been presented in court. The defense argues O'Keefe was killed elsewhere, but no concrete evidence supports this claim. The trial continues with more witnesses expected to testify.
Man Stabs Multiple Girls at Massachusetts Movie Theater, Later Attacks McDonald's Employees

Man Stabs Multiple Girls at Massachusetts Movie Theater, Later Attacks McDonald's Employees

Broke On: Sunday, 26 May 2024 A man identified as Jared Ravizza allegedly stabbed three girls and their friend at an AMC movie theater in Braintree, Massachusetts, on Saturday. The suspect also attacked two employees at a nearby McDonald's following a pay dispute. The victims, aged 9 to 17 years old, were taken to hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries. Ravizza is being held without bail and faces multiple charges including assault and battery from previous incidents on Martha's Vineyard.
Six Individuals Stabbed in Separate Incidents in Braintree, Massachusetts: Suspect Arrested

Six Individuals Stabbed in Separate Incidents in Braintree, Massachusetts: Suspect Arrested

Broke On: Sunday, 26 May 2024 Six people, including four girls aged 9-17, were stabbed in separate incidents in Braintree, Massachusetts. Four girls were attacked at a movie theater and two others at a McDonald's. The suspect in the McDonald's stabbings, Jared Ravizza, was arrested and faces multiple assault charges. Authorities believe the attacks are related.
Boston Police Clear Pro-Palestinian Encampment at Emerson College, Make 108 Arrests

Boston Police Clear Pro-Palestinian Encampment at Emerson College, Make 108 Arrests

Broke On: Thursday, 25 April 2024 Boston police cleared a pro-Palestinian encampment at Emerson College on April 25, making 108 arrests and enforcing a city ordinance against tent encampments. The encampment was set up in solidarity with arrested protesters at Columbia University. Four officers were injured during the arrests, but no protesters reported injuries.