Lauryn Overhultz,

Lauryn Overhultz is an entertainment writer for Fox News Digital. She has interviewed many celebrities including Tori Spelling, Luke Bryan, Shania Twain and more. Lauryn has done on-the-ground coverage as well, including traveling to New Mexico in 2021 to cover the on-set shooting involving Alec Baldwin. Lauryn began working in entertainment news in 2019. She graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Journalism and a B.A in Philosophy. Connect with Lauryn on LinkedIn.

Biography:  https://www.foxnews.com/person/o/lauryn-overhultz

71%

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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

90%

Examples:

  • Presentation of only one side of the story
  • Quotes from prosecutors without providing context or counterarguments
  • The use of loaded language such as 'new indictment'

Conflicts of Interest

58%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

88%

Examples:

  • Alec Baldwin claims gun fired due to malfunction, but special prosecutor argues actor has responsibility once gun is in their hands.
  • Alec Baldwin faces trial for involuntary manslaughter in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in July.
  • Alec Baldwin is set to stand trial on a charge of involuntary manslaughter in the 2021 killing of Halyna Hutchins after a New Mexico judge denied the actor’s bid to dismiss the case.
  • Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter charges were not dismissed by the judge in a ruling filed on Friday.
  • Baldwin filed a fifth bid to have charges dropped while his legal team finished arguments in hearings on June 21 and June 24.
  • Halyna Hutchins was killed after being accidentally shot on the set of ‘Rust’ in 2021
  • Halyna Hutchins was killed Oct. 21, 2021, as Baldwin rehearsed a scene on the ‘Rust’ set.
  • The gun was central evidence to the case, but was “unfortunately damaged” during FBI testing according to prosecutors.

Deceptions

62%

Examples:

  • The article states that Alec Baldwin was charged with involuntary manslaughter after being indicted by a grand jury on Friday. However, no information is provided about the evidence leading to this charge or why previous charges were dropped in April 2021.

Recent Articles

Judge Denies Baldwin's Motion to Dismiss Manslaughter Charges in 'Rust' Shooting Case

Judge Denies Baldwin's Motion to Dismiss Manslaughter Charges in 'Rust' Shooting Case

Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024 Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer denied Alec Baldwin's motion to dismiss involuntary manslaughter charges, allowing jury selection to begin on July 9, 2024. The ruling came after Baldwin's defense argued that destroyed evidence from the 'Rust' movie set shooting prevented them from testing the firearm in its original state. Halyna Hutchins was killed on set in October 2021 when Baldwin discharged a live round, and he faces up to 18 months in prison if convicted.
Alec Baldwin's Involuntary Manslaughter Trial: Judge Denies Motion to Dismiss Amid Alleged Prosecutorial Misconduct

Alec Baldwin's Involuntary Manslaughter Trial: Judge Denies Motion to Dismiss Amid Alleged Prosecutorial Misconduct

Broke On: Thursday, 21 October 2021 Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter trial for the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on 'Rust' set will proceed, as a New Mexico judge denied his motion to dismiss the case on May 25, 2024. Baldwin argued prosecutors presented false testimony and withheld evidence during grand jury proceedings but Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer found no misconduct. The trial, focusing on Baldwin's role in the incident, could set a precedent for celebrity accountability and film industry safety protocols.
Alec Baldwin Indicted for Involuntary Manslaughter in Halyna Hutchins' Death on Rust Set

Alec Baldwin Indicted for Involuntary Manslaughter in Halyna Hutchins' Death on Rust Set

Broke On: Tuesday, 23 January 2024 Alec Baldwin was indicted on a charge of involuntary manslaughter for the shooting death of Halyna Hutchins during a scene rehearsal on the set of Rust. The charges against him include negligent use of firearm and involuntary manslaughter without due caution or circumspection.
David Soul, Actor and Musician Known for Starsky and Hutch Dies at 80

David Soul, Actor and Musician Known for Starsky and Hutch Dies at 80

Broke On: Friday, 05 January 2024 David Soul, known for his role as Detective Kenneth Hutchinson in Starsky and Hutch, has died at 80. He appeared in several TV shows including Star Trek and Perry Mason before getting a break as an actor playing officer John Davis in Clint Eastwood's Magnum Force. After the success of Starsky and Hutch, he returned to music with four albums that produced two UK number one singles.