Katelyn
Katelyn Polantz is a reporter based in Washington, DC. She joined CNN in 2017 and primarily covers Justice and crime, with a focus on court actions. Her work has involved covering high-profile cases such as the Mueller investigation, Trump impeachment proceedings, and the Capitol insurrection. Prior to joining CNN, she reported on Washington's legal community for American Lawyer Magazine and the National Law Journal, and covered the Supreme Court and the 2012 presidential election as a producer at PBS NewsHour. Katelyn is an alumna of the University of Pittsburgh and its student newspaper, The Pitt News.
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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 slight bias towards accusing individuals of conflicts of interest and deception.
- There is an emphasis on highlighting contradictions and instances where subjects have faced legal consequences.
Conflicts of Interest
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Examples:
- The author often reports on cases that involve conflicts of interest and potential misconduct by individuals in positions of power.
- There is a focus on the financial aspects of the cases they report on, such as the alleged financial dealings of Hunter Biden and Donald Trump.
Contradictions
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- The author often highlights contradictions in the articles they report on, indicating a focus on accuracy and consistency.
- There are multiple examples of contradictions being found in legal cases involving individuals such as Rudy Giuliani and Hunter Biden.
Deceptions
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- However, there are instances where the author's language can be sensationalized or misleading, such as in the case of Peter Navarro's prison sentence.
- The author occasionally reports on instances where individuals or organizations may be engaging in deceptive practices.
Recent Articles
Former Mayor Giuliani's Bankruptcy Dismissed: Transparency Woes and $148M Defamation Judgment from Georgia Election Workers
Broke On: Friday, 12 July 2024Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani's Chapter 11 bankruptcy case was dismissed by a federal judge in July 2024 due to lack of transparency and failure to make progress. Creditors, including election workers Wandrea 'Shaye' Moss and Ruby Freeman, can now pursue foreclosures and lawsuits against him for over $150 million in debts. 
Rudy Giuliani Disbarred from Practicing Law in New York: Multiple Charges and Indictments
Broke On: Tuesday, 02 July 2024Former New York City Mayor and ex-attorney for President Donald Trump, Rudy Giuliani, was disbarred from practicing law in New York on July 2, 2024. The decision came after Giuliani faced multiple charges for spreading falsehoods about the electoral process and undermining government confidence. He currently faces indictments in Arizona and Georgia, has filed for bankruptcy, and owes $148 million to two Georgia election workers from a defamation lawsuit. The New York State Supreme Court based its decision on Giuliani's actions as Trump's personal attorney during the 2020 campaign. 
Judge Considering Reversal of Ruling on Trump Lawyer-Client Privilege in Classified Documents Case
Broke On: Thursday, 27 June 2024Judge Aileen Cannon plans to reconsider a ruling allowing prosecutors to pierce attorney-client privilege in the Trump classified documents investigation, which could impact obstruction charges and trial proceedings. Former Trump Lawyer Jenna Ellis Suspended from Colorado Bar for Three Years after Guilty Plea in Election Interference Case
Broke On: Sunday, 01 October 2023Former Trump lawyer Jenna Ellis, a Colorado native, received a three-year suspension of her law license for pleading guilty to aiding false statements during efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia. Previous censures and her criminal conviction put her at risk of total disbarment. Ellis tearfully admitted turning a blind eye to potential false information during the 'Stop the Steal' campaign and expressed remorse, while other former Trump associates like Rudy Giuliani and John Eastman also faced consequences for their roles. 
Trump's Legal Team Opposes Prosecutors' Request for Gag Order in Classified Documents Case
Broke On: Saturday, 25 May 2024Former President Trump's legal team opposes a gag order request by special counsel Jack Smith in the ongoing investigation over classified documents. The dispute follows Trump's false claim that FBI agents were authorized to use force during the search of Mar-a-Lago. Trump Faces Felony Charges: Prosecutors Seek Gag Order Over False Claims of Danger to Agents
Broke On: Saturday, 25 May 2024Prosecutors request a gag order against Donald Trump due to his false claims about an assassination plot and potential danger to law enforcement during the investigation of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago. Trump faces 37 felony charges related to mishandling of classified documents. 
Special Counsel Seeks Gag Order Against Trump Over Alleged Threats to FBI Agents
Broke On: Wednesday, 22 May 2024Special Counsel Jack Smith requests a gag order for Donald Trump after his claims put FBI agents at risk during the classified documents case. Prosecutors accuse Trump of obstructing efforts to retrieve classified documents and face new charges, while Judge Aileen Cannon reprimands prosecutor David Harbach for misconduct. The heated hearing saw requests for a gag order on Trump's statements. 
Former White House Adviser Peter Navarro Sentenced to Four Months in Prison for Contempt of Congress
Broke On: Monday, 18 March 2024Former White House adviser Peter Navarro will be sentenced to four months in prison for contempt of Congress after refusing to comply with a subpoena seeking information about his role in efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. He is the first former White House official ever jailed for this offense and must report to a minimum-security federal Bureau of Prisons satellite camp in Miami on Tuesday. 
Former President Donald Trump's Election Fraud Trial Postponed Due to Ongoing Appeals on Immunity
Broke On: Saturday, 03 February 2024Former President Donald J. Trump's trial on charges of plotting to overturn the 2020 election results has been postponed by a federal judge due to ongoing appeals regarding presidential immunity from criminal prosecutions. 
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.
