Reported Claims & Attribution Hierarchy
Incident Chronology & Corroboration Flow
Sequential reconstruction based on timestamped dispatch logs and broadcast statements.
Source Taxonomy Matrix
| Tier | Category | Weight / Evidentiary Reliability | Standard Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Official Law Enforcement Dispatch / Booking | High (Direct Jurisdiction) | State as confirmed official record once published. |
| Tier 2 | Firsthand On-Site Venue Security | Moderate-High (Physical Presence) | Corroborate with local radio dispatch or witness logs. |
| Tier 3 | Campaign Spokesperson Assertions | Subject to Verification (Partisan/Interested Party) | Attribute directly by name; label as allegation pending report. |
| Tier 4 | Unverified Social Media / Bystander Video | Preliminary Raw Lead | Must verify geoloc, metadata, and timestamps before broadcast. |