Kara Scannell

Kara Scannell is a CNN correspondent based in New York covering law, crime and business investigations. She joined CNN in 2017 and has previously worked for the Financial Times as an investigative correspondent. Her work at the FT included breaking stories about tax evasion schemes, cyber security breaches and sweeping crackdowns into insider trading.

Biography:  https://www.cnn.com/profiles/kara-scannell-profile

57%

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

85%

Examples:

  • The author has a bias towards Trump and his business dealings. They often use language that portrays him as being wronged or unfairly targeted by the legal system.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • The author has a bias towards Trump and his business dealings. They often use language that portrays him as being wronged or unfairly targeted by the legal system.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

  • There are no major contradictions in the articles provided.

Deceptions

30%

Examples:

  • There are no major deceptions in the articles provided.

Recent Articles

Trump Lawyers Fight $454 Million Bond in Fraud Case; AG Files Judgments Against Trump's Assets

Trump Lawyers Fight $454 Million Bond in Fraud Case; AG Files Judgments Against Trump's Assets

Broke On: Thursday, 21 March 2024 Former President Donald Trump's lawyers continue to fight against a $454 million bond for his fraud case in New York state. Many legal experts and the public see the financial requirement as unjust and unfair. In response, Attorney General Letitia James has filed judgments against Trump's assets in Westchester County.
Sen. Bob Menendez Faces 12 New Criminal Charges in Bribery Scheme Involving Egypt and Qatar

Sen. Bob Menendez Faces 12 New Criminal Charges in Bribery Scheme Involving Egypt and Qatar

Broke On: Wednesday, 06 March 2024 Sen. Bob Menendez, a New Jersey Democrat, was indicted on 12 new criminal charges related to bribery scheme involving Egypt and Qatar. The charges include conspiracy, obstruction of justice, public official acting as foreign agent and more.
Former President Donald Trump Faces $454 Million Judgment in Fraud Case, Files Appeal to Pause Enforcement

Former President Donald Trump Faces $454 Million Judgment in Fraud Case, Files Appeal to Pause Enforcement

Broke On: Wednesday, 28 February 2024 Former President Donald Trump faces a $454 million judgment after being found liable for fraud in a civil case. The New York State Supreme Court ordered the penalty earlier this month, and Trump has filed an appeal with the appellate division of Manhattan Supreme Court. As part of his appeal, Trump's lawyers have offered to post a $100 million bond to pause enforcement of the judgment.
Former President Donald Trump Files Appeal in New York Civil Fraud Case, Must Pay $454 Million Judgment and Comply with Other Conditions Imposed by Judge Arthur Engoron

Former President Donald Trump Files Appeal in New York Civil Fraud Case, Must Pay $454 Million Judgment and Comply with Other Conditions Imposed by Judge Arthur Engoron

Broke On: Monday, 26 February 2024 Former President Donald Trump filed an appeal in the New York civil fraud case brought against him by Attorney General Letitia James on February 26th, 2024. The $454 million judgment was handed down on February 16th and ordered that Trump pay a portion of it immediately as bond while he appeals the decision. In addition to paying off his debt, Trump must also comply with other conditions imposed by Judge Arthur Engoron such as an independent director of compliance at the Trump Organization and continued oversight by an independent monitor for three years.
Fetterman Calls For Menendez Expulsion Following New Indictments

Fetterman Calls For Menendez Expulsion Following New Indictments

Broke On: Wednesday, 03 January 2024 Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., has reiterated his call for the expulsion of Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., from Congress after a federal grand jury filed a second superseding indictment against him on Tuesday.