Perry Stein,
Perry Stein is a reporter based in Washington, D.C., where she covers the Justice Department and FBI for The Washington Post. She previously worked for the Miami Herald and Washington City Paper, and joined The Post in 2015. Stein has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Washington University in St. Louis.
79%
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
96%
Examples:
- The author has a slight bias towards reporting the facts without taking sides in legal cases.
- There is an instance of the author using vague language when describing Trump's claims, which could be interpreted in different ways.
Conflicts of Interest
75%
Examples:
- There are no instances of conflicts of interest reported by the author in their articles.
Contradictions
86%
Examples:
- In one article, the author reports on contradictions in legal cases involving Trump and special counsel Jack Smith.
- There is an instance of the author reporting conflicting information about who was responsible for preparing for the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Deceptions
62%
Examples:
- The author implies that law enforcement had a duty to prevent the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, which is misleading.
- The author uses the phrase 'relevant disinformation' which could be interpreted in different ways.
- There are instances of the author misleading readers by implying that Trump has been found guilty in all cases when he has only been indicted in three of them.
Recent Articles
Former President Trump Survives Assassination Attempt at Pennsylvania Rally: Motives of Shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks Unclear
Broke On: Thursday, 18 July 2024Former President Trump survived an assassination attempt during a Pennsylvania rally on July 13, 2024. The shooter, identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, was killed by the Secret Service. Both Trump and several others were injured in the incident. Despite extensive investigations, Crooks' motives remain unclear and little information has been released about his personal life or beliefs. 
Special Counsel Jack Smith Appeals Dismissal of Trump Classified Documents Case in Florida
Broke On: Wednesday, 17 July 2024Special Counsel Jack Smith appeals dismissal of Trump's classified documents case in Florida, expected to reach U.S. Supreme Court. Trump charged with unauthorized retention and obstruction; separate D.C. case for election interference. Smith appointed by AG Garland to assure public trust; appeal follows criticism and rebuke from appeals court panel. 
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.