Perry Stein,
Perry Stein is a reporter based in Washington, D.C., covering the Justice Department and FBI for The Washington Post. She previously covered D.C. education and has also written for the Miami Herald and Washington City Paper. Stein joined The Post in 2015, and her work primarily focuses on the Justice Department's actions, investigations, and policies. In addition to reporting on matters related to law enforcement, Stein has provided insightful coverage of former President Donald Trump's legal issues through her newsletter 'The Trump Trials.' Throughout her career, Stein has demonstrated a commitment to clear and concise writing that effectively communicates complex legal topics to a wide audience. She is an active member of the Washington D.C. journalism community and has appeared as a guest on various podcasts discussing her work and the current state of journalism.
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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
95%
Examples:
- Harbach complained about what he called Bove's 'attempt to hijack the hearing.'
- It seemed interested in the government's rationale in searching Barron Trump's room but noted that it was unclear what remedies Trump might be seeking, since investigators did not take any materials from the room.
- Prosecutors defended the warrant and said they searched rooms that Trump had access to skipping, for example, rooms where guests stayed. They said they had evidence that the boxes with sensitive information had been moved while the government was seeking them and could have been in many places on the property, including his son's room.
Conflicts of Interest
100%
Examples:
No current examples available.
Contradictions
85%
Examples:
- Defense argued that prosecutors made significant omissions in the affidavit for the search warrant.
- The defense argued that investigators conducted an overly broad search at Mar-a-Lago, including areas where he did not have access, such as guest rooms.
- Trump's lawyers asked for a Franks hearing which could result in the dismissal of evidence collected during the search if successful.
Deceptions
75%
Examples:
- The author's statement that law enforcement's failure to properly prepare is to blame for the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol is misleading as it implies that law enforcement had a duty to prevent the attack when in fact they were not responsible for preventing it.
- The author's statement that Trump has denied guilt in all four cases is misleading as it implies that Trump has been found guilty in none of the cases when in fact he has been indicted in three of them.
- The author's statement that Trump has previously made this claim is misleading as it implies that Trump has only made this claim once when in fact he has made it multiple times.
- The author's use of the phrase 'relevant disinformation' is vague and could be interpreted in different ways.
- The author's use of the phrase 'the jury may not' is vague and could be interpreted in different ways.
Recent Articles
Legal Battle Over Classified Documents: Trump's Apprehension and Potential Criminal Charges
Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024A legal battle between the U.S. government and former President Donald Trump over classified documents has raised concerns about potential criminal charges for Trump's handling of sensitive materials after leaving office. In hearings, his legal team argued for a narrow search scope during the FBI raid on Mar-a-Lago, while prosecutors maintain that Trump knowingly concealed classified documents. The case highlights the importance of transparency and accountability in handling classified information. 
Democratic Congressman Henry Cuellar and Wife Indicted for Bribery, Money Laundering: Allegedly Received $600,000 from Azerbaijani Oil Company and Mexican Bank
Broke On: Friday, 03 May 2024Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife Imelda, both from Texas, were indicted on May 3, 2024 for bribery, foreign influence, money laundering schemes involving an Azerbaijani oil company and a Mexican bank. The indictment alleges they received approximately $600,000 in bribes in exchange for influencing U.S. policy and legislative activity. 
Former President Trump's Criminal Trial: Witness David Pecker Testifies About Hush Money Payments and Conspiracy at Trump Tower
Broke On: Monday, 29 April 2024Former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in Manhattan resumed on Tuesday, with key witness David Pecker testifying about hush money payments and a conspiracy to benefit the campaign during the 2016 election. Pecker's testimony spanned three days and included details of a meeting at Trump Tower. Judge Juan Merchan reprimanded defense counsel for misleading the jury, as Trump may face only criminal trial in 2024 due to presidential immunity hearings. Separately, Mark Meadows, Rudy Giuliani, and Boris Epshteyn were charged with felony counts related to offering 'fake electors' in Arizona. 
Former Publisher of The National Enquirer Testifies About Trump's Hush Money Payments in Manhattan Trial
Broke On: Tuesday, 23 April 2024Former President Donald Trump faces allegations of falsifying business records to conceal hush money payments to Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal during the 2016 election. Witnesses, including David Pecker, former publisher of The National Enquirer, have testified about the transactions and their coordination with the campaign. Trump's defense attorney began cross-examining Pecker as the trial continues with more testimony and expert witnesses expected. 
Former President Donald Trump Faces Election Interference Trial
Broke On: Wednesday, 27 December 2023Former President Donald Trump is facing charges of plotting to overturn the 2020 election in a trial that is set to begin in March. The indictment against him was overseen by an independent special counsel, Jack Smith, who has asked a judge to keep Trump's political attacks as far away from the jury as possible. Prosecutors have filed similar motions in many of the hundreds of trials of people charged with storming the Capitol on Jan. 6, asking to prohibit defense attorneys from arguing that their clients were exercising their First Amendment rights when they broke into the Capitol or that the police allowed the riot to happen. Trump has previously made this claim and his lawyers have tried to inject falsehoods about the election and the riot into trials. Judges have generally agreed to these requests unless a defendant testifies that he or she personally saw police allow rioters into the building. In his rulings during the case, Judge Royce C. Lamberth repeatedly told Hostetter that there was no evidence to back up his claims of a government plot. Hostetter was found guilty of four felonies, including obstruction of an official proceeding, and sentenced to more than 11 years in prison.