Mario Koran

Mario Koran is a reporter primarily covering Wisconsin's prison system and related issues. With a focus on the Midwest region, Mario has investigated topics such as staffing crises within prisons leading to extended lockdowns and inadequate healthcare for prisoners. He has also examined the lack of action from state leaders despite knowing that Wisconsin was losing guards at an alarming rate. Prior to this, Mario covered schools for Voice of San Diego and was a West Coast correspondent for The Guardian. As a member of The New York Times' Local Investigations Fellowship, Mario has developed skills in investigative storytelling to benefit his local community. He is committed to fair, accurate and empathetic reporting while adhering to the standards outlined in The Times' Ethical Journalism Handbook.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/mario-koran

99%

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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

100%

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Conflicts of Interest

100%

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Contradictions

85%

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  • Donald Maier died of dehydration and malnutrition due to neglect by prison staff.
  • Four inmate deaths were described by Dodge County Sheriff Dale J. Schmidt during a news conference.
  • One case of malnutrition and probable dehydration where the prisoner had been drinking sewage water and playing in the toilet.

Deceptions

100%

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Recent Articles

Wisconsin Prison Staff Charged in Connection to Four Inmate Deaths: Neglect, Misconduct, and Systemic Failures

Wisconsin Prison Staff Charged in Connection to Four Inmate Deaths: Neglect, Misconduct, and Systemic Failures

Broke On: Thursday, 06 June 2024 In a year marked by neglect, Warden Randall Hepp and eight prison employees at Wisconsin's Waupun Correctional Institution face charges for their role in the deaths of four inmates. Cameron Williams died from a stroke ignored for 12 hours, while Donald Maier succumbed to dehydration and malnutrition. Systemic failures including mismanaged medications, ignored medical distress, and insufficient safety infrastructure contributed to these tragedies. Reforms such as prison inspections, improved monitoring technology, staff training, and contraband scanners are urged to prevent future incidents.