LAT in 90 Seconds -- The Law and Order Edition

Leading Lede? Is the AP inserting subtle bias into a court story about Naomi Campbell’s assault case? Campbell’s former maid is charging the model with throwing a cell phone at her, and twice the AP story describes Campbell as “mute.”

“We’re still in the process of working out a possible disposition,” said Assistant District Attorney Shanda Strain at a short hearing where the 36-year-old supermodel stood mutely.

“Campbell, who didn’t speak with reporters after the hearing, showed up for court in a formfitting dark gray dress and a black cloth jacket, with 3-inch heels on black suede pumps.”

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