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
100%
Most-tagged topics
LansingMichiganThe Lansing State Journal
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 -0.27
(leans left).
More from this journalist
Ordered by how many newsrooms covered the same event.
2026-10-15 · The Sydney Morning Herald
· Crime & Law
🔮 “Do we have a serial killer in Lansing?” Backus said during a news conference, adding: “We are looking at the idea – or the possibility – that these may be related cases.”
The prospect of a killing spree in a public park has frightened residents and prompted nighttime patrols by community groups and police. assertive
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