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AP: Biased terminology, unqualified buzzword, unproven assertion

Article:

Gunfire erupts amid ongoing unrest in Haiti

Days of political clashes have left at least 14 people dead. In the latest incident, residents say men fired into the air, stole food from market vendors and burned tires in a slum infested with gangsters loyal to ousted President Jean-Bertrand Aristide.

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Infraction: use of the term "gangsters." Biased terminology, unqualified buzzword, unproven assertion

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3 entries found for gangster.
gang·ster    ( P )  Pronunciation Key  (găng′st&schwa;r)
n.

1. A member of an organized group of criminals; a racketeer.
2. A member of a gang of delinquents.

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