👤 Kristian Silva

15 articles tracked

About this journalist

Articles
15
2026-08-18 – 2026-10-28
Claims per article
25
373 extracted in total
Hedged claims
13%
corpus average 9%
Typical length
3,223
characters
Writes for ABC News (AU).
Hedged claims are ones written with attribution or uncertainty (“reportedly”, “according to”). A higher rate is not a fault: it is often careful sourcing. How these are measured.

What they cover

Crime & Law
60%
Politics
27%
Health
7%
Sports
7%
Most-tagged topics
MelbourneVictorianVictoriaAustralianCounty CourtLandcruiserVictoria Policethe Children's Court

Leaning

Not enough articles to place this byline.
1 scored article; a leaning average needs at least 8 before it says more about the writer than about which stories they happened to be assigned. Their outlet averages -0.25 (leans left).

More from this journalist

Ordered by how many newsrooms covered the same event.
2026-10-21 · ABC News (AU) · Politics
What happens next in court case for Helen Haines's accused attacker?
15 outlets covered this event
2026-10-20 · ABC News (AU) · Politics
Breaking: Lawyer tells court Brendan Nugent has rare neurological condition
15 outlets covered this event
2026-10-28 · ABC News (AU) · Crime & Law
Erin Patterson mushroom murder appeal decision to be handed down on Friday
14 outlets covered this event
2026-10-20 · ABC News (AU) · Sports
Sportsbet slammed by coroner after young gambler's death
3 outlets covered this event
2026-10-16 · ABC News (AU) · Crime & Law
Media mogul Antony Catalano denies strangling wife in assault court case
3 outlets covered this event
2026-10-14 · ABC News (AU) · Health
Warning signs missed before Melbourne girl’s death in ED, coroner finds
3 outlets covered this event

What they said would happen

2026-08-18 · ABC News (AU)
Lawyer for rapist Ralph Carr urges court to halt case
🔮 The legal move, known as a "stay", would open the door for Carr to apply for bail ahead of a legal challenge in the Court of Appeal. assertive
2026-09-21 · ABC News (AU)
Two jailed in Victoria over cannabis haul worth over $22 million
🔮 Police said the crop would have been worth $22 million to $26 million if it had matured and been sold in bulk. assertive
2026-09-22 · ABC News (AU)
Teen jailed over home invasion that traumatised Melbourne family
🔮 In short: A 17-year-old will spend nearly three years behind bars for his role in a violent home invasion in eastern Melbourne that left a man with 11 stab wounds. assertive
2026-09-24 · ABC News (AU)
Former suburban Melbourne mayor jailed for sexually assaulting teenager
🔮 Nation pleaded guilty to assaulting a 17-year-old boy and will be forced to attend drug, mental health and sex offenders' programs in addition to his jail term. assertive
2026-10-02 · ABC News (AU)
Assault charge against Yarra mayor Stephen Jolly dismissed
🔮 Magistrate Jill Prior says although she was satisfied Cr Jolly made contact with the woman, the prosecution could not prove beyond reasonable doubt he intended to assault her. assertive
2026-10-08 · ABC News (AU)
Monk who preyed on girls at Melbourne temple handed 13-year sentence
🔮 Vijitha faces likely deportation at the end of his sentence and said he was willing to return to Sweden, the court heard. assertive
2026-10-08 · ABC News (AU)
Charges dropped against 12yo after alleged bashing of Sunshine shopkeeper
🔮 Prosecutors conceded they could not prove the boy was criminally liable in the alleged assault due to his young age. assertive
2026-10-14 · ABC News (AU)
Warning signs missed before Melbourne girl’s death in ED, coroner finds
🔮 Monash Health says it will carefully consider the coroner's findings and is committed to improving patient safety. assertive
2026-10-15 · ABC News (AU)
Footage shows panic as 4WD tears through Melbourne shopping centre
🔮 A court heard Giriwa May boasted on social media to friends following the June 18 incident at Northland Shopping Centre in Preston. mixed
2026-10-16 · ABC News (AU)
Media mogul Antony Catalano denies strangling wife in assault court case
🔮 Prosecutors will continue to pursue the case, which has been adjourned until December 14. assertive
2026-10-20 · ABC News (AU)
Sportsbet slammed by coroner after young gambler's death
🔮 Coroner Lawrie said the data, maintained by the federal government, could be studied and used to assess bookmakers' monitoring programs for problem gamblers. assertive
2026-10-20 · ABC News (AU)
Breaking: Lawyer tells court Brendan Nugent has rare neurological condition
🔮 Magistrate Vaughan said police would complete a brief of evidence by December 24, which will be provided to the defence. assertive
2026-10-21 · ABC News (AU)
What happens next in court case for Helen Haines's accused attacker?
🔮 It could be close to four months until the man accused of attacking Indi MP Helen Haines faces court again. assertive
2026-10-28 · ABC News (AU)
Erin Patterson mushroom murder appeal decision to be handed down on Friday
🔮 Erin Patterson mushroom murder appeal decision to be handed down on Friday In short: Erin Patterson will find out whether her appeal against a life sentence has been successful on Friday. mixed
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