- Sourcing. We check every factual claim against a primary source (court filing, docket, police or government record, recording, or on-the-record interview) before we publish. We link or cite that source.
- Fairness. We seek comment from people and agencies named in our reporting, and we update stories with their responses.
- Private individuals. We don’t accuse named private people of crimes or misconduct unless a court record or official finding supports it. Allegations are labeled as allegations and attributed.
- Charges are not convictions. We report case outcomes as they appear in the record: convicted, found not guilty, dismissed, pending.
- Opinion. Commentary is labeled “Opinion” and kept separate from news.
- Conflicts. We disclose the owner’s personal involvement in any story we cover (see About).
- Anonymous sources. Used only when the information is vital, can’t be gotten on the record, and is corroborated. We explain why we granted anonymity.
- Images & AI. We don’t alter photos in ways that mislead. AI-generated images are labeled, and we never use AI to fabricate quotes or documents.
- Gifts & payments. We don’t pay sources or accept gifts that could influence coverage.
- Corrections. See our Corrections Policy.
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