Jonah E.
I'm a reporter for The New York Times covering criminal justice in New York, with a focus on the Manhattan district attorney's office and state criminal courts in Manhattan. I am one of the lead reporters covering the Manhattan criminal trial of Donald J. Trump. What I Cover I've covered the trials of former president Trump and his family business, the fall of New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the crisis at the jail complex on Rikers Island, among many other topics. I'm really interested in the way that the written law - abstract, detailed, seemingly rigid - is interpreted and put into practice and how it collides with individual lives each day in the courthouse. My Background I have worked at The Times since 2012, starting as a news assistant. I began writing about the N.B.A., new smartphone apps and a variety of other topics. I became a breaking news reporter in 2015, covering national news stories, and a few years later, I joined the Style section, where I wrote features about cancel culture, the proliferation of Oreo types and bitter conflict in the raisin industry. I joined the Metro section in 2021, which has only made me love New York City more. I grew up in Washington, D.C., and studied English literature at the University of Wisconsin. Journalistic Ethics As a Times journalist, I am committed to upholding the standards of integrity outlined in our Ethical Journalism Handbook. I place a high priority on protecting my sources. I strive to be accurate and fair in my coverage and to gain a deep understanding of the issues I cover, from multiple angles. Contact Me Anonymous tips: nytimes.com/tips Latest Guilty Donald J. Trump was convicted on all 34 counts in Manhattan. This is what it was like inside the courtroom. By Michael Barbaro, Jonah E. Bromwich, Olivia Natt, Michael Simon Johnson, Eric Krupke, Mooj Zadie, Luke Vander Ploeg, Paige Cowett, Dan Powell, Rowan Niemisto, Diane Wong and Alyssa Moxley TimesVideo Trump Guilty on All Counts in Hush-Money Case Donald J. Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts of falsifying records to cover up a sex scandal that threatened his ascent to the White House in 2016. Jonah Bromwich, a criminal justice reporter at The New York Times, gives his takeaways. By Jonah E. Bromwich, Rebecca Suner and Claire Hogan The Trump Manhattan Criminal Verdict, Count By Count Former President Donald J. Trump faced 34 felony charges of falsifying business records, related to the reimbursement of hush money paid to the porn star Stormy Daniels in order to cover up a sex scandal around the 2016 presidential election. By Lazaro Gamio, Karen Yourish, Matthew Haag, Jonah E. Bromwich, Maggie Haberman and K.K. Rebecca Lai
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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
85%
Examples:
- The author has a tendency to use inflammatory language and emotional appeals when reporting on Donald Trump.
- The author often provides context for claims made by sources, but still uses sources with clear biases.
Conflicts of Interest
90%
Examples:
- The author has a focus on covering the Manhattan criminal trial of Donald J. Trump.
- There are instances where the author's personal background and interests may influence their reporting on Trump-related topics.
Contradictions
85%
Examples:
- There are multiple instances of contradictions in the articles provided, including discrepancies in the amount of money involved in hush-money deals and differing accounts of events from prosecution and defense witnesses.
Deceptions
80%
Examples:
- The author sometimes uses sensationalist language to describe events and accusations made against Trump.
- There are instances where the author fails to provide context or evidence for claims made by sources.
Recent Articles
Trump's Legal Team Seeks to Lift Gag Order After Hush Money Conviction, Manhattan Prosecutors Oppose
Broke On: Tuesday, 04 June 2024Former President Trump's legal team seeks to lift gag order in hush money case, arguing constitutional right for unrestrained campaign advocacy. Prosecutors oppose, citing potential impact on case integrity. Trump was found guilty of falsifying business records and faces sentencing on July 11. 
Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg Secures Historic Conviction of Former President Trump for Business Record Falsification
Broke On: Friday, 31 May 2024Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg made history on May 31, 2024, when a jury found former President Donald Trump guilty of falsifying business records to conceal a hush money payment to Stormy Daniels during his 2016 presidential campaign. Born and raised in Harlem, Bragg thanked his team for their hard work after the conviction marked the first time an American president had been indicted and convicted in criminal court. 
Former President Trump's Business Documents Trial: Key Testimonies and Developments
Broke On: Sunday, 19 May 2024Former President Trump faces trial for falsifying business documents related to hush money payments during his 2016 campaign, with key figures including Michael Cohen and Stormy Daniels testifying. The trial is ongoing, and the jury will determine whether it results in a mistrial, acquittal or the first-ever felony conviction of a former US president. 
New Revelations in Trump Hush-Money Cases: Cohen, Davidson, and the Role of the Trump Organization
Broke On: Friday, 03 May 2024New revelations emerge from ongoing criminal trials regarding hush-money deals involving Donald Trump during his 2016 presidential campaign. Michael Cohen and Keith Davidson, key figures in these deals, have been under scrutiny. A secret recording between Trump and Cohen revealed discussions about facilitating a payment to Karen McDougal, with Trump speaking to Allen Weisselberg about setting up a company for the transaction. Davidson testified that hush money deals may have helped Trump win the election and exchanged texts regarding 'funds received'. The trials continue with impartial reporting on all facts. 
New York's Court of Appeals Overturns Harvey Weinstein's Rape Conviction: What Does it Mean for the #MeToo Movement?
Broke On: Thursday, 25 April 2024New York's Court of Appeals overturned Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction due to judicial errors, allowing testimony about uncharged alleged prior sexual acts. A new trial will be ordered for Weinstein, who is currently serving a separate sentence in California. The decision raises questions about the fairness of trials involving prior bad acts evidence and its impact on public perception. 
Manhattan Prosecutors Seek Contempt Charge Against Trump for Violating Hush Money Trial Gag Order
Broke On: Tuesday, 23 April 2024Manhattan prosecutors seek contempt charge against former President Trump for violating gag order in hush money trial involving 34 felony counts of falsifying business records and alleged attacks on witnesses and jurors. 
Former President Trump's Trial Begins: Alleged Hush Money Scheme to Influence 2016 Election
Broke On: Monday, 22 April 2024Former President Donald J. Trump stood trial in Manhattan on April 22, 2024, for his role in a hush money payment during the 2016 election campaign. Prosecutors accused Trump of orchestrating a scheme to falsify business records to conceal the payment to Stormy Daniels, emphasizing its impact on the election. Defense argued it was a legal transaction and part of influencing an election. 
Former President Donald Trump's Hush Money Trial in Manhattan Moves Forward Despite Legal Challenges
Broke On: Wednesday, 10 April 2024A New York appeals court denied former President Donald Trump's request to delay the start of his hush money trial in Manhattan on April 9, 2024. The judge rejected Trump's argument that he is entitled to a stay while challenging the gag order imposed by Judge Juan Merchan on him last month and expanded days later. 
Donald Trump Faces Criminal Trial Over Hush Money Payment Allegations on March 25th
Broke On: Sunday, 03 March 2024Former President Donald Trump is set to face a criminal trial on March 25 in his New York case over allegations that he falsified business records to hide a hush money payment made by his former lawyer Michael Cohen before the 2016 presidential election. 
Donald Trump Found Guilty in Civil Fraud Trial, Ordered to Pay $354.9 Million and Imposed Three-Year Ban on Leading New York Businesses
Broke On: Saturday, 17 February 2024Former US President Donald Trump was found guilty in a civil fraud trial on Friday and ordered to pay $354.9 million in damages, along with a three-year ban on leading any New York business for inflating the value of several properties including Trump Tower and The Trump Building.