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  • loaded language: 'Heartthrob'
  • loaded language: 'drunk and uncooperative'
  • framing: The headline foregrounds Thomas's former celebrity status ('90s ... Heartthrob') rather than the arrest details.
  • vague attribution: cops say, law enforcement sources tell TMZ, multiple outlets
  • omitted response: Jonathan Taylor Thomas is not given a response or denial to the police and law-enforcement allegations

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Jonathan Taylor Thomas Arrested for Resisting Arrest in Los Angeles

Jonathan Taylor Thomas was arrested in Westlake Village, California, for resisting arrest and public intoxication. The incident occurred early Monday morning when he exited a vehicle that had been pulled over by law enforcement. He was booked and later released.

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<figure><img alt="Actor Jonathan Taylor Thomas as seen on August 14, 2013 in Los Angeles, California." src="https://thedailybeast-thedailybeast-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/GM6FTBCBY5GYFPCBA2O2FGOXZU.jpg?auth=c14b737003cb526def0f590dc66d3192e967b447c8c7002f050b843f13dd0303&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2386&amp;height=1342" /><figcaption>GT/Star Max / GT/Star Max/FilmMagic, Getty Images</figcaption></figure><p>Actor Jonathan Taylor Thomas, known for his role in <i>Home Improvement</i>, was arrested in Westlake Village, California, after allegedly resisting an officer. The incident occurred around 12:30 a.m. on Monday, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.</p><p>Thomas, 45, was a passenger in a vehicle that was pulled over by law enforcement. He exited the vehicle after being instructed to remain inside. Law enforcement sources reported that he was uncooperative and intoxicated.</p><p>Following the incident, Thomas was booked at the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station and subsequently released. He was detained for obstruction and arrested for public intoxication. The driver of the vehicle was also arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.</p><p>Jonathan Taylor Thomas gained fame as Randy Taylor on <i>Home Improvement</i> and voiced young Simba in Disney's 1994 animated film <i>The Lion King</i>.</p><p>Since stepping away from Hollywood, Thomas has made few public appearances. His other notable works include <i>Man of the House</i> (1995), <i>Tom and Huck</i> (1995), and <i>The Adventures of Pinocchio</i> (1996).</p>

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Language Analysis

Loaded-language score 22/100
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Inflammatory language 16/100
Sentiment -20/100

Loaded Language Removed

  • ✕ loaded language: 'Heartthrob'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'drunk and uncooperative'
  • ✕ framing: The headline foregrounds Thomas's former celebrity status ('90s ... Heartthrob') rather than the arrest details.
  • ✕ vague attribution: cops say, law enforcement sources tell TMZ, multiple outlets
  • ✕ omitted response: Jonathan Taylor Thomas is not given a response or denial to the police and law-enforcement allegations

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90s ‘Home Improvement’ Heartthrob Arrested in Los Angeles

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Jonathan Taylor Thomas Arrested for Resisting Arrest in Los Angeles