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  • loaded language: 'slams'
  • loaded language: 'watering down'
  • loaded language: 'bombshell story'
  • loaded language: 'gift to Democrat’s campaign'
  • loaded language: 'rounded on'
  • loaded language: 'Gray Lady'
  • framing: headline asserting a conclusion
  • framing: selective emphasis on accuser's criticism

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Accuser of Graham Platner Criticizes New York Times Coverage

Lyndsey Fifield, who accused Graham Platner of physical abuse, has publicly criticized the New York Times for allegedly misrepresenting her account in their coverage. She claims the reporting was delayed and altered in a way that benefitted Platner's campaign.

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Lyndsey Fifield, who accused Graham Platner of physical abuse, has publicly criticized the New York Times for allegedly misrepresenting her account in their coverage. She claims the reporting was delayed and altered in a way that benefitted Platner's campaign.

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Language Analysis

Loaded-language score 65/100
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Inflammatory language 100/100
Sentiment -50/100

Loaded Language Removed

  • ✕ loaded language: 'slams'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'watering down'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'bombshell story'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'gift to Democrat’s campaign'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'rounded on'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'Gray Lady'
  • ✕ framing: headline asserting a conclusion
  • ✕ framing: selective emphasis on accuser's criticism
  • ✕ editorializing: claiming the paper’s reporters 'methodically delayed and twisted' the account into 'a gift to the Platner campaign.'
  • ✕ omitted response: a named/criticized party is given no chance to respond

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Original Headline

Graham Platner accuser Lyndsey Fifield slams NY Times for watering down bombshell story as ‘gift’ to Democrat’s campaign

Neutral Headline

Accuser of Graham Platner Criticizes New York Times Coverage