Sean O'Driscoll

Sean O'Driscoll is a journalist who has covered politics and legal issues for various news outlets. He has a background in law enforcement and has worked as an investigative reporter. His work focuses on uncovering the truth behind complex stories and holding powerful individuals accountable for their actions.

Biography:  https://www.newsweek.com/authors/sean-odriscoll

74%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

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

80%

Examples:

  • The article repeatedly mentions that Stefanie Lambert was acting to uphold the Constitution when she handed over information obtained in a defamation lawsuit to law enforcement. However, this contradicts Dominion's claim that Lambert breached a confidentiality order by doing so.
  • The author repeatedly uses language that implies a level of guilt on behalf of Byrne and Lambert in the Dominion defamation lawsuit.

Conflicts of Interest

80%

Examples:

  • The author uses language such as 'defamation lawsuit brought by electronic ballot company Dominion Voting Systems' which implies a level of guilt on behalf of Byrne and Lambert.

Contradictions

75%

Examples:

  • On March 8, Oakland County Circuit Court Judge Jeffery S. Matis issued a bench warrant for Stefanie Lambert for failing to provide fingerprints and DNA sample.
  • The author claims that Stefanie Lambert was acting to uphold the Constitution when she handed over information obtained in a defamation lawsuit to law enforcement. However, this contradicts Dominion's claim that Lambert breached a confidentiality order by doing so.

Deceptions

60%

Examples:

  • The article is straightforward and factual, with no apparent deception.

Recent Articles

Special Counsel Jack Smith Appeals Dismissal of Trump Classified Documents Case in Florida

Special Counsel Jack Smith Appeals Dismissal of Trump Classified Documents Case in Florida

Broke On: Wednesday, 17 July 2024 Special 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.
New Classified Documents Discovered in Trump's Mar-a-Lago Bedroom: Implications and Ongoing Investigation

New Classified Documents Discovered in Trump's Mar-a-Lago Bedroom: Implications and Ongoing Investigation

Broke On: Tuesday, 01 August 2023 In May 2024, former President Donald Trump faced renewed scrutiny when more classified documents were found in his bedroom at Mar-a-Lago, following an FBI raid in August 2022. The discovery came to light during a grand jury investigation into Trump's handling of classified documents and added to his ongoing legal troubles, including a 40-count federal indictment for obstruction and mishandling of sensitive material.
Michael Cohen's Contested Testimony in Trump-Daniels Hush Money Trial: A Look at the Discrepancies and Doubts

Michael Cohen's Contested Testimony in Trump-Daniels Hush Money Trial: A Look at the Discrepancies and Doubts

Broke On: Thursday, 16 May 2024 In the May 2024 trial, Michael Cohen, former attorney to Donald Trump, testified about their conversation regarding hush money payments to Stormy Daniels in October 2016. However, inconsistencies emerged when text messages suggested the call was about a harassing message instead. Legal analysts question Cohen's credibility due to past lies and this discrepancy.
Lawyer Arrested for Breaching Voting Machines in 2020 Election and Violating Confidentiality Order

Lawyer Arrested for Breaching Voting Machines in 2020 Election and Violating Confidentiality Order

Broke On: Tuesday, 19 March 2024 A lawyer who helped a Trump ally sue Dominion Voting Systems was arrested for breaching voting machines and violating confidentiality orders. She faces charges in Michigan while representing Patrick Byrne, who claimed the company rigged the 2020 election for Biden.

Colorado Supreme Court to Hear Case on Trump's 2024 Ballot Eligibility

Broke On: Monday, 04 December 2023 The Colorado Supreme Court is set to hear a case challenging former President Donald Trump's eligibility to appear on Colorado's 2024 ballot. Several attorneys general from Republican-controlled states have filed briefs in support of Trump's eligibility. A former Republican Colorado secretary of state and advocacy group Colorado Common Cause have filed an amicus brief supporting the plaintiffs' case.