Scott Erickson admits accelerating before crash that killed two boys in 2020
Former Dodgers pitcher Scott Erickson testified in a wrongful death trial that he accelerated his SUV when he saw two children about to enter the crosswalk at...
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Divergence score
This event sits in the top 93% of divergence this week. 2 outlets covered it, splitting into 2 framing camps across 1 bias group.
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Breitbart emphasizes Erickson's stated safety rationale for accelerating; NY Post reports his speed estimate as uncertain. Both cover the core admission identically but diverge on confidence in his account.
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Former Dodger Scott Erickson Admits He Sped Up Seconds Before Crash That Killed Young Boys
breitbart.com
Breitbart2d ago
Former Dodger Scott Erickson Admits He Sped Up Seconds Before Crash That Killed Young Boys
Former Dodger Scott Erickson says he stepped on gas before crash that killed young boys
nypost.com
NY Post3d ago
Former Dodger Scott Erickson says he stepped on gas before crash that killed young boys
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