Glenn Thrush,
Glenn Thrush is a journalist who reports on the Justice Department for The New York Times. He frequently writes about gun violence, civil rights, and conditions in the country's jails and prisons. Thrush has worked at many places throughout his career, including The Birmingham Post-Herald, City Limits, The Daily News, Bloomberg, Newsday and Politico before joining The Times in 2017. He has covered the White House, Congress, politics, poverty and housing during his time at the publication. Thrush is known for his scrupulous attention to accuracy, context and confidentiality in his reporting and adheres to the high standards of integrity outlined in The New York Times' Ethical Journalism handbook.
Biography:
https://www.nytimes.com/by/glenn-thrush
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The Daily's Verdict
This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.
Bias
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- Glenn Thrush tends to present information in a balanced and objective manner.
Conflicts of Interest
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- There are no clear conflicts of interest detected in Thrush's reporting.
Contradictions
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- Contradictions have been found in some of Thrush's articles, such as the dates of court proceedings or details about cases.
Deceptions
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- Thrush does not use deceptive practices in his reporting.
Recent Articles
Julian Assange Reaches Plea Deal with US Justice Department, Avoids Prison Time and Returns to Australia
Broke On: Monday, 24 June 2024Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks, reached a plea deal with the US Justice Department in June 2024 to avoid imprisonment and return to Australia after facing up to 175 years for publishing classified material. The deal follows his legal battle against extradition and allegations of encouraging Chelsea Manning's document leaks in 2010. 
Hunter Biden's Gun Trial: Witness Testimonies and Allegations of Drug Use
Broke On: Monday, 10 June 2024Hunter Biden, President Joe Biden's son, is on trial for lying about his drug addiction on a federal gun form while facing three felony charges. The trial, ongoing in Delaware's federal court since June 6, 2024, includes testimonies from Hunter's former wife and girlfriend as well as his brother's widow. Prosecutors allege Hunter purchased a gun days after completing rehab but used drugs during that period. Defense argues inconsistencies in testimonies and no evidence of drug use at time of purchase. 
Hunter Biden's Gun Purchase and Crack Use: Testimony from Hallie Biden
Broke On: Thursday, 06 June 2024During a high-profile gun trial, testimony revealed that Hunter Biden purchased a firearm just days after using crack cocaine, as detailed by his former girlfriend Hallie Biden. His addiction was not an isolated incident, with reports of frequent pleas for treatment from Hallie. 
Hunter Biden's Gun Trial: Prosecutors Present Evidence of Drug Use and Large Cash Withdrawals
Broke On: Tuesday, 04 June 2024In the ongoing trial, Hunter Biden, President Joe Biden's son, faces charges for illegally owning a firearm while being a recovering crack addict. Prosecutors presented evidence of his drug use and large cash withdrawals around the time of gun purchase in October 2018. FBI agent Daniel Barnes testified about text messages and photos showing Biden's drug use, totaling $151,640 in cash withdrawals during that period. Defense lawyer Abbe Lowell began cross-examining Barnes on the dates of text exchanges and Hunter Biden's past periods of sobriety. 
Three Suspects Charged and Reach Plea Deals in Connection to Brutal Murder of Boston Gangster 'Whitey' Bulger in Prison
Broke On: Monday, 13 May 2024Three men, including a Mafia enforcer and a Massachusetts gangster, have been charged and reached plea deals for their roles in the brutal murder of notorious Boston gangster James 'Whitey' Bulger in prison in 2018. Bulger, a charismatic FBI informant and leader of the Irish mob in Boston during the 1970s and 80s, was beaten to death by Fotios Geas, Paul J. DeCologero, and Sean McKinnon after being transferred to US Penitentiary Hazelton in West Virginia. 
Justice Department Agrees to Pay $139 Million to Larry Nassar Victims for FBI's Failure to Act on Abuse Allegations
Broke On: Tuesday, 23 April 2024The US Department of Justice will pay $138.7 million to victims of former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar, who was convicted for sexually abusing young athletes under the guise of medical treatment. The settlement resolves legal claims against the department for its failure to investigate allegations that could have brought Nassar to justice sooner and prevented dozens of assaults. This brings the combined liability payouts in legal cases brought by victims of Nassar's abuse to more than $1 billion, with Michigan State agreeing to distribute $500 million and USA Gymnastics reaching a separate settlement worth $380 million. Hunter Biden Indicted on Nine Tax Charges Amid Federal Firearms Charges
Broke On: Thursday, 07 December 2023Hunter Biden has been indicted on nine tax charges in California, adding to the federal firearms charges he already faces in Delaware. The charges allege that Hunter Biden engaged in a four-year scheme to avoid paying at least $1.4 million in taxes and spent the money on an extravagant lifestyle. This is the second indictment against him this year and could have significant political repercussions. Convicted Officer Derek Chauvin Stabbed in Arizona Prison
Broke On: Saturday, 25 November 2023Derek Chauvin was stabbed in the Federal Correction Institution in Tucson, Arizona. Chauvin's condition has been confirmed as stable. The prison has suspended visitations until further notice. Chauvin was serving his 22-year sentence at the facility after being transferred from a maximum-security Minnesota state prison. Chauvin's appeal against his state murder conviction was recently rejected by the US Supreme Court. The Federal Correctional Institution in Tucson has been plagued by security lapses and staffing shortages.