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  • loaded language: 'rogue swimmer'
  • loaded language: 'determined to avoid custody'
  • framing: headline asserting a conclusion
  • vague attribution: authorities said, police said

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Man Arrested After Swimming in Central Park Lake to Evade Police

A 23-year-old man was arrested after he swam in Harlem Meer, a lake in Central Park, to avoid arrest by the NYPD for petty larceny. He was apprehended by police divers and taken to a hospital in stable condition.

Our neutral summary

A 23-year-old man was arrested after he swam in Harlem Meer, a lake in Central Park, to avoid arrest by the NYPD for petty larceny. He was apprehended by police divers and taken to a hospital in stable condition.

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Language Analysis

Loaded-language score 22/100
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Inflammatory language 15/100

Loaded Language Removed

  • ✕ loaded language: 'rogue swimmer'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'determined to avoid custody'
  • ✕ framing: headline asserting a conclusion
  • ✕ vague attribution: authorities said, police said

Original vs. Neutral

Original Headline

Rogue swimmer arrested after diving into 11-acre Central Park lake in failed attempt to escape NYPD

Neutral Headline

Man Arrested After Swimming in Central Park Lake to Evade Police