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  • loaded language: 'crackdown'
  • loaded language: 'ousted'
  • loaded language: 'horrific'
  • loaded language: 'heart-wrenching'
  • loaded language: 'tragic'
  • framing: headline asserting a conclusion
  • framing: selective emphasis on Noem's role
  • editorializing: his name hovered over the case from the very beginning

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Kristi Noem Commutes Life Sentence of Man Charged in Teen's Death

Mark Milk, a South Dakota man whose life sentence for manslaughter was commuted by Governor Kristi Noem, has been charged in the death of 14-year-old McKenna Wendel. Wendel was found dead in a creek after being reported missing. Milk faces federal charges related to her death, while another individual has also been charged in connection with the case.

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Mark Milk, a South Dakota man whose life sentence for manslaughter was commuted by Governor Kristi Noem, has been charged in the death of 14-year-old McKenna Wendel. Wendel was found dead in a creek after being reported missing. Milk faces federal charges related to her death, while another individual has also been charged in connection with the case.

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Language Analysis

Loaded-language score 65/100
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Inflammatory language 11/100
Sentiment -50/100

Loaded Language Removed

  • ✕ loaded language: 'crackdown'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'ousted'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'horrific'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'heart-wrenching'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'tragic'
  • ✕ framing: headline asserting a conclusion
  • ✕ framing: selective emphasis on Noem's role
  • ✕ editorializing: his name hovered over the case from the very beginning
  • ✕ vague attribution: according to the Associated Press, ABC News reports
  • ✕ omitted response: a named/criticized party is given no chance to respond

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Original Headline

Kristi Noem Commuted Life Sentence of Man Now Tied to Teen’s Death

Neutral Headline

Kristi Noem Commutes Life Sentence of Man Charged in Teen's Death