News coverage of Jose Ibarra’s conviction for the murder of Laken Riley demonstrated media bias and how outlets use sensational and tragic news to reinforce partisan agendas. Ibarra, a 26-year-old unauthorized immigrant, was convicted on Nov. 20 of murdering Riley in February 2024 and sentenced to life in prison. Right-rated sources such as Fox News (Right bias) and New York Post (Lean Right bias) emphasized the emotional reactions of Riley’s family to the verdict, and focused on the...