Deon J.

Deon J. is a journalist with a focus on civil rights and police misconduct issues. They have reported on cases of alleged racial discrimination and bias within law enforcement agencies, highlighting the experiences of individuals who have faced injustice. Deon's articles often include primary sources, such as interviews with the affected parties and legal documents from related lawsuits. In addition to their work on civil rights, Deon has covered a range of topics including transit infrastructure delays and local politics.

Biography:  https://www.yahoo.com/news/black-police-chief-colorado-files-013131054.html

54%

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 has a history of reporting on civil rights and police misconduct issues.

Conflicts of Interest

60%

Examples:

  • The author has not disclosed any potential conflicts of interest in their reporting.

Contradictions

75%

Examples:

  • In the article about transit infrastructure delays, the author mentions that extreme heat can cause stress on rail infrastructure but also states that Amtrak trains were moving at slower speeds due to high temperatures. This could be interpreted as a contradiction, although it is more likely a case of both factors contributing to the delays.

Deceptions

40%

Examples:

  • In the article about the Black former police chief who filed a lawsuit for alleged racial discrimination, the author includes details about previous work experience of the police chief but does not provide context on any potential conflicts or connections between those previous departments and Leadville.

Recent Articles

Amtrak and NJ Transit Disruptions: 100-Year-Old Train Lines Cause Commuter Havoc Amidst Heat Wave and Infrastructure Issues

Amtrak and NJ Transit Disruptions: 100-Year-Old Train Lines Cause Commuter Havoc Amidst Heat Wave and Infrastructure Issues

Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024 Commuters in the Northeast US faced significant disruptions on Amtrak and NJ Transit due to infrastructure issues and extreme heat. A circuit breaker malfunction caused power losses, leading to delays and cancellations between New York City and Newark. NJ Transit also experienced overhead wire problems in Secaucus, suspending service into and out of New York Penn Station. The aging 100-year-old train lines have not received necessary investment, causing delays for commuters who face projected budget deficits for both Amtrak and NJ Transit. Despite recent fare increases, both agencies are seeking funding to address these issues.