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Why this rating? · 3 signals

Signals flagged in the original

  • loaded language: 'police-involved shooting'
  • loaded language: 'fatal shot'
  • framing: headline asserting a conclusion

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Texas State University freshman John Mendoza Jr. killed in police shooting; deputy terminated

John Mendoza Jr., a freshman at Texas State University, died in a police shooting. The deputy involved in the incident has been fired.

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John Mendoza Jr., a freshman at Texas State University, died in a police shooting. The deputy involved in the incident has been fired.

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Language Analysis

Loaded-language score 18/100
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Inflammatory language 100/100
Sentiment -100/100

Loaded Language Removed

  • ✕ loaded language: 'police-involved shooting'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'fatal shot'
  • ✕ framing: headline asserting a conclusion

Original vs. Neutral

Original Headline

Texas State freshman John Mendoza Jr killed in police shooting; deputy fired

Neutral Headline

Texas State University freshman John Mendoza Jr. killed in police shooting; deputy terminated