Riley Rourke

Riley Rourke is a digital producer for CBS Boston. She graduated cum laude from Emerson College with a degree in Journalism in 2023. She has previously worked for Emerson's acclaimed broadcast network WEBN, morning show Good Morning Emerson and entertainment interview show Reel Reactions. Riley Rourke has covered a variety of topics during her time at CBS Boston, including news related to the Massachusetts State Police, such as the trial of Trooper Michael Proctor. Proctor was found to have planted evidence and covered for witnesses who are also his friends, but this information was not disclosed in the article covering his relief from duty. Additionally, Rourke has reported on other local news stories in Massachusetts, including a pig kidney transplant and missing persons cases.

Biography:  https://www.cbsnews.com/team/riley-rourke/

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

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Conflicts of Interest

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Contradictions

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Deceptions

75%

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  • The article fails to disclose that Michael Proctor was found to have planted evidence and covered for witnesses who are also his friends.
  • The article only mentions that Proctor sent inappropriate text messages about Read during the investigation, but does not mention the allegations of misconduct against him.

Recent Articles

Mistrial in Karen Read Murder Case: Questions Surround Massachusetts State Police Integrity After Derogatory Texts and Cover-Up Allegations

Mistrial in Karen Read Murder Case: Questions Surround Massachusetts State Police Integrity After Derogatory Texts and Cover-Up Allegations

Broke On: Monday, 01 July 2024 A mistrial was declared in the Karen Read murder case after the jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict. The high-profile trial, which has captivated Massachusetts and beyond for months, saw accusations against Boston police officer John O'Keefe being killed by his girlfriend, Karen Read, with unexpected twists including derogatory text messages from lead investigator Trooper Michael Proctor about Read. The case has taken another turn with an internal affairs investigation into Proctor's conduct. Read's lawyers argue that O'Keefe was murdered inside another officer's home and dumped outside during a snowstorm, raising questions about the Massachusetts State Police integrity.
Massachusetts Man, First Recipient of a Pig Kidney Transplant, Passes Away Two Months Post-Surgery

Massachusetts Man, First Recipient of a Pig Kidney Transplant, Passes Away Two Months Post-Surgery

Broke On: Thursday, 21 March 2024 Massachusetts man, Rick Slayman (62), who received the world's first pig kidney transplant at Massachusetts General Hospital in March, has passed away two months post-surgery. Despite no indication of transplant complications, Slayman had a history of hypertension and Type 2 diabetes leading to previous human kidney transplant failure in 2018. The family mourns his loss as an inspiration to many.