Oliver O'Connell
Oliver O'Connell is a New York-based reporter who specializes in live blog coverage of US politics, major court cases, and other fast-developing stories. He has covered significant events such as the 2020 election, the Capitol riot, and the trials of Ghislaine Maxwell, Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, Alex Jones, Alex Murdaugh, Lori Vallow, and Donald Trump. Oliver began his career at Euromoney Institutional Investor where he became an editor for an international trade finance publication.
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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
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- The author has a strong bias towards reporting the facts and providing unbiased coverage of events. However, there are instances where the author expresses personal opinions or uses inflammatory language when describing certain events or individuals.
Conflicts of Interest
90%
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- The author does not appear to have any conflicts of interest that would influence their reporting. They maintain a professional and objective stance in their coverage of events and individuals.
Contradictions
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- The author provides examples of contradictions in the articles they have reported on, highlighting instances where statements made by individuals or organizations conflict with previous statements or known facts.
Deceptions
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- The author occasionally uses deceptive practices in their reporting, such as misleading headlines or selective use of facts to create a particular narrative. However, these instances are rare and do not significantly impact the overall quality of their reporting.
Recent Articles
Kamala Harris Officially Kicks Off Presidential Campaign with Rally in Milwaukee, Wisconsin: A Look at Her Speech and Pledges
Broke On: Tuesday, 23 July 2024Vice President Kamala Harris officially secured the Democratic nomination for president on July 23, 2024, with a rally in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In her speech, she paid tribute to President Biden and attacked former President Trump while outlining her campaign pledges to expand abortion rights and prioritize the needs of the middle class. 
President Biden Shocks Nation by Endorsing Vice President Harris and Announcing Exit from Reelection Race
Broke On: Sunday, 21 July 2024President Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the 2024 reelection race on July 21, 2024, amid health concerns and poor performance at the CNN presidential debate in June. He endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the new Democratic nominee. The Democratic Party now faces the challenge of selecting a new nominee, with delegates remaining free to vote as they wish at the convention. 
Trump Challenges Biden to Debate and Golf Match at Doral Resort: Who Will Accept?
Broke On: Wednesday, 10 July 2024During a campaign rally in Miami on July 10, 2024, Former President Donald Trump challenged President Joe Biden to a man-to-man debate and an 18-hole golf match at his Doral resort. Trump offered $1 million to charity if he lost. Biden dismissed the debate proposal as not serious and focused on his agenda. Trump introduced his youngest son, Barron, and there were rumors about Marco Rubio becoming Trump's running mate. Former President Trump Speaks to Conservatives, Holds Rally Ahead of Debate with President Biden
Broke On: Saturday, 22 June 2024Former President Trump speaks at Faith and Freedom Coalition conference in D.C., expresses support for Ten Commandments legislation before holding a rally in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Trump focuses on campaigning instead of debate preparation, while Biden and his team prepare for tough questions at Camp David. 
Former President Trump Rallies in Democratic Bronx Amidst Shifting Voting Patterns and Political Tension
Broke On: Thursday, 23 May 2024Former President Trump rallied in the Bronx, NY amidst heavy rain and Democratic leanings, addressing topics like immigration and Biden's administration. His speech sparked potential voting pattern shifts among certain demographics, causing heated responses from Governor Hochul. 
Manhattan Trial: Former President Trump on Trial for Alleged Business Records Falsification over Hush Money Payments to Stormy Daniels
Broke On: Sunday, 19 May 2024Former President Trump's trial in Manhattan focuses on alleged falsified business records concerning a $130,000 hush money payment to Stormy Daniels during the 2016 campaign. Witnesses testified about phone calls and transactions related to the payment, while defense attempts to undermine credibility. The trial continues with evidence supporting prosecution's claim that payments were not legal fees. 
Former President Trump Expresses Interest in Third Term at NRA Convention Amidst Gun Rights Debate and Biden Criticism
Broke On: Saturday, 18 May 2024Former President Donald Trump expressed his intent to run for a third term at the 2024 NRA convention in Dallas, criticizing President Biden's gun control efforts and urging members to vote. 
Former President Trump Held in Contempt of Court for Violating Gag Order During Manhattan Trial
Broke On: Thursday, 02 May 2024Former President Trump faced contempt charges in May 2024 for violating a gag order during his Manhattan trial over alleged business record falsification. Despite being allowed to testify, Trump publicly claimed he was barred and made derogatory comments towards Michael Cohen, potentially facing additional penalties. 
Former President Trump Files Four Motions to Dismiss Classified Documents Case Brought by Special Counsel Jack Smith
Broke On: Monday, 19 February 2024Former President Donald Trump has filed four motions to dismiss the classified documents case brought by special counsel Jack Smith. The motions argue for presidential immunity, unlawful appointment of special counsel, and that statutes do not apply based on an unclear precedent in the Constitution. Additionally, Trump argues he should have custody of the documents due to Presidential Records Act. Stricter Bond Conditions Imposed on Trump Co-Defendant in Election Subversion Case
Broke On: Wednesday, 01 November 2023A Georgia judge has imposed stricter bond conditions on Harrison Floyd, a co-defendant in the election subversion case against former President Donald Trump. Floyd, a leader in the organization Black Voices for Trump, is accused of participating in a scheme to illegally try to overturn the 2020 election. The decision to tighten bond conditions came after Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis argued that Floyd had been attempting to intimidate and contact likely witnesses and his co-defendants. Jeffrey McConney, a former executive at Donald Trump's real estate empire, testified at a New York civil fraud trial, expressing distress over the company's escalating legal troubles.