U.S. · Immigration · 2 outlets (L 0 · C 0 · R 2)
Man arrested after allegedly raping woman in Minnesota home
Federal officials said Marcotulio Melendez Diaz, 42, was arrested after allegedly raping a woman on Oct. 11 in her Minnesota home.[1] Fox News reported that a federal judge appointed by Bill Clinton had ordered Melendez Diaz's release before the arrest.[1]
The Western Journal reported that Melendez Diaz crossed the southern border during the Biden administration.[2] The rape allegation has not been described as confirmed in the reports.[1, 2]
Covered by Fox News and The Western Journal
How balanced is this coverage?
Of the 2 rated outlets that covered it, 0 are left of center, 0 are center and 2 are right of center (2 of them in the Right group).
Too few left- or right-leaning outlets to compare: 0 of 42 left-leaning, 0 of 33 center and 2 of 38 right-leaning outlets covered it.
- Left: none.
- Leans left: none.
- Center: none.
- Leans right: none.
- Right: Fox News (+1.52), The Western Journal (+2.13).
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