The 11:00 news is full of stories about gang shootings and drug busts. This paints an unrealistic picture of the reality of crime and has been called:

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The Dramatic Fallacy of Crime refers to the distortion or exaggeration of the nature of crime, often portrayed by media, which leads to a more dramatic and sensationalized perception of criminal activity than what is statistically accurate. This includes overemphasizing violent crimes like gang shootings and drug busts.

The 11:00 News Is Full of Stories About Gang Shootings