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ARCHIVED · 1 LEFT · 2 CENTER · 0 RIGHT · Nov 13, 12:56 AM

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Breaking: Sydney Swans players will not face charges over sex assault investigation

The Age (Australia) and ABC News Australia Top Stories describe the same event in different terms.

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What happenedVictoria Police say a thorough investigation has concluded there is insufficient evidence to lay charges over the incident at a Melbourne hotel in August.
What changedThe left frames it as "Swans players cleared by police over hotel night with dancers". The center frames it as "Swans players cleared by police over hotel night with dancers".
ConfidenceMedium. 3+ sources across at least two bias buckets with comparable news formats.
Archive healthLive match · 3 sources · 2 buckets · comparable news format

WORDING GAP

64WORDING GAP

3 sources · 2 bias buckets · Medium confidence

Still Watching. The left frames it as "Swans players cleared by police over hotel night with dancers". The center frames it as "Swans players cleared by police over hotel night with dancers".

SOURCE MAP TIMELINE

Nov 12, 11:56 PM: ABC News Australia Top Stories joined the source map.

Nov 13, 12:16 AM: The Sydney Morning Herald joined the source map.

Nov 13, 12:16 AM: The Age (Australia) joined the source map.

Now: Wording Gap is 64/99 and story health is live match · 3 sources · 2 buckets · comparable news format.

ARCHIVED SOURCES

Center ·News report

Breaking: Sydney Swans players will not face charges over sex assault investigation

Victoria Police say a thorough investigation has concluded there is insufficient evidence to lay charges over the incident at a Melbourne hotel in August.

Open source
Center ·News report

Swans players cleared by police over hotel night with dancers

Isaac Heeney has vowed to repay the Swans after Victoria Police announced the outcome of a months-long inquiry into a night out with players and exotic dancers. Read his statement in full.

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Center-left ·News report

Swans players cleared by police over hotel night with dancers

Isaac Heeney has vowed to repay the Swans after Victoria Police announced the outcome of a months-long inquiry into a night out with players and exotic dancers. Read his statement in full.

Open source