Marshall Cohen
Marshall Cohen is a seasoned journalist with extensive experience covering high-profile legal cases, Justice Department investigations and congressional probes for CNN since 2015. He has provided on-air reports for the network and written numerous articles, fact-checks and analysis pieces. Cohen has received multiple awards including an Emmy in 2020 and has been recognized by the Radio & Television Correspondents' Association and the Society of Professional Journalists. Prior to joining CNN, he was a producer at CBS News for its Sunday morning public affairs program, 'Face the Nation'. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Cohen graduated from Northwestern University with degrees in journalism and political science.
Biography:
https://www.cnn.com/profiles/marshall-cohen
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The Daily's Verdict
This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.
Bias
88%
Examples:
- The articles contain language that could be interpreted as negative towards Trump.
- The author seems to have a slight bias against Trump.
Conflicts of Interest
82%
Examples:
- Marshall Cohen has received several awards over the years. He won an Emmy Award in 2020 and has received three additional Emmy nominations. He has also received awards from the Radio & Television Correspondents' Association and from the Society of Professional Journalists.
- The author describes Anderson as an old-fashioned Republican who believes in strong defense and supporting business, when her biography states that she focused on education, transportation and health care while serving in the Colorado statehouse.
Contradictions
86%
Examples:
- Several Illinois voters filed challenge against Trump, arguing state should remove him from 2024 presidential ballots based on his role in January 6 insurrection; however, the Michigan lawsuit never reached a trial and was dismissed early on in the process.
- The Michigan Supreme Court rejects 'insurrectionist ban' case and keeps Trump on 2024 primary ballot; however, it does not provide any details about why the case was dismissed or what evidence was presented.
Deceptions
75%
Examples:
- The article quotes Trump denouncing the decision as a 'pathetic gambit' without providing any evidence or context for this claim.
- The author uses sensationalist language such as 'insurrectionist ban' and 'risk of being rigged and stolen' to create a sense of urgency and fear in the reader.
- The Michigan lawsuit never reached a trial and was dismissed early on in the process. However, it does not provide any details about why the case was dismissed or what evidence was presented.
Recent Articles
Historic Trials: Judge Blocks Expert Witness, Evidence in Hunter Biden's Gun and Tax Cases
Broke On: Monday, 03 June 2024President Joe Biden's son Hunter faces historic trials for gun and tax-related charges in Delaware, marking the first time a sitting president's child goes on trial. The gun trial begins June 5, with Judge Maryellen Noreika blocking a defense witness and excluding an altered firearms form. Hunter is charged with three felonies from his 2018 gun purchase and accused of lying to a dealer and illegally possessing the gun. The tax trial in September involves allegations of unpaid taxes on income from business dealings between 2013 and 2017, carrying potential five-year sentences. 
Third Circuit Court Rejects Hunter Biden's Appeal to Dismiss Federal Gun Charges: Trial Set to Begin on June 3
Broke On: Friday, 10 May 2024The Third Circuit Court of Appeals has denied Hunter Biden's attempt to dismiss his federal gun charges, allowing the trial to proceed. Biden argued for dismissal based on a diversion agreement and political pressure, but the court dismissed these arguments on procedural grounds. Biden faces three felony charges related to his purchase of a revolver in 2018 while using narcotics. The trial is scheduled for June 3 in Delaware. 
Former Trump Allies Identified as Unindicted Co-Conspirators in Michigan's Election Interference Investigation
Broke On: Wednesday, 24 April 2024Former President Trump and several associates, including Mark Meadows, Rudy Giuliani, Jenna Ellis, and others, are identified as unindicted co-conspirators in Michigan's investigation into election interference during the 2020 presidential election. They allegedly participated in a scheme to appoint fake electors after Trump lost the state by approximately 155,000 votes. Charges have been brought against 15 individuals for being fake electors for Trump, while defense lawyers argue they were led astray by the Republican Party and Trump campaign. Investigations are ongoing in Georgia, Nevada, Arizona, and Wisconsin. 
Can Trump be Kept Off 2024 Ballots? The Answer Lies in Section 3 of the 14th Amendment
Broke On: Thursday, 08 February 2024Trump's eligibility for 2024 ballots hinges on Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, which disqualifies anyone who has engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the US from holding public office. Illinois Election Officials Consider Removing Trump's Name from March Primary Ballot
Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024Illinois election officials are considering removing former President Donald Trump's name from the March primary ballot. A retired judge who acted as hearing officer on Friday recommends leaving the decision to the courts. 
Michigan Supreme Court Keeps Trump on 2024 Primary Ballot
Broke On: Wednesday, 27 December 2023Former President Donald Trump 2024 primary ballot in Michigan arguments that he should be excluded due to his conduct related to the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol Michigan Supreme Court refused to reconsider a mid-December decision by a three-judge state Court of Appeals panel Fake Electors Indicted in Nevada, Others Settle in Wisconsin
Broke On: Wednesday, 06 December 2023Six individuals, including GOP party officials, have been indicted by a Nevada grand jury for their involvement in a scheme to submit fake electoral votes in support of Donald Trump during the 2020 presidential election. Similar charges have been filed in Georgia and Michigan, and investigations are ongoing in other states. Ten Republicans who posed as fake electors for Trump in Wisconsin have settled a civil lawsuit and admitted their actions were part of an effort to overturn President Joe Biden's victory. Rep. George Santos Arraigned on Fraud, Identity Theft Charges; Pleads Not Guilty
Broke On: Friday, 27 October 2023Rep. George Santos was arraigned on new charges of fraud and identity theft. Santos pleaded not guilty to all charges. Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, has expressed conditional support for Santos. Trump's Civil Fraud Trial: Key Developments
Broke On: Wednesday, 25 October 2023Former President Donald Trump is facing a civil fraud trial in New York. Michael Cohen, Trump's former personal attorney, testified against him, alleging that Trump inflated the value of his assets to secure loans. Trump's defense team has been cross-examining Cohen, questioning his credibility due to his past criminal convictions. The judge presiding over the trial has called on Trump's lawyers to ask more focused questions, expressing concern over the length of the trial. Civil Fraud Trial Against Donald Trump Begins with Michael Cohen's Testimony
Broke On: Tuesday, 24 October 2023The civil fraud trial against former President Donald Trump began on October 24, 2023. Michael Cohen, Trump's former personal attorney, testified that Trump manipulated the value of his assets for personal gain. Trump's defense team argued that Cohen's testimony is unreliable due to his history of lying.
