Philadelphia Eagles edge rusher Nolan Smith Jr. arrested for speeding in Georgia
Nolan Smith Jr., a defensive end for the Philadelphia Eagles, was arrested on May 15-16 in Twiggs County, Georgia, for driving 135 mph in a 70 mph zone. He posted bond and was released within hours. Smith has a court date in July but can avoid appearing if he pays fines.
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Divergence score
3 outlets covered it, splitting into 2 framing camps across 2 bias groups.
2 camps
2 bias groups
The spectrum · how 3 outlets placed this story
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NY Post
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Widest split · the two outlets furthest apart, and who published first
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- NY Postfirst
- ABC News+5.8 h
- Breitbart+6.8 h
By each outlet's earliest publish time in this story. Feeds that index slowly can appear later than they printed.
The split, in one line
Both outlets report the same arrest and charges; ABC emphasizes Smith's Super Bowl heroics and torn triceps, while Breitbart focuses on contract options and 2026 season prep. Minor date discrepancy (May 15 vs. May 16) noted.
How each outlet covered it
Lightly covered so far
Too few outlets to map a left-right split. Here is each take as it stands.
Sparse coverage · 2 outlets
“Eagles' Nolan Smith Jr. arrested for driving nearly double the speed limit in Georgia”
“Eagles' Nolan Smith Arrested for Speeding at 135 MPH”
9 tracked claims across 3 outlets
Fact ledger
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Date of arrest: May 15 vs. May 16
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