Lauren del
Lauren del Valle is a producer of news at CNN. She covers domestic breaking news in the Northeast region. Lauren joined CNN in 2015 and her previous work has been published in The Washington Post, USA Today, Cosmopolitan, am New York and Newsday. She graduated from Hofstra University with a B.A degree in Journalism and a minor in Computer Science.
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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
85%
Examples:
- The author frequently uses language that dehumanizes and demonizes Trump and his supporters.
- The author often implies that Trump is intentionally misleading the public through his statements and actions.
- The author portrays Trump as a figure who has engaged in harmful behavior towards women, without providing evidence to support this claim.
Conflicts of Interest
75%
Examples:
- The author covers domestic breaking news in the Northeast region, which may be influenced by local political interests.
- The author frequently reports on cases where Trump has a financial interest in the outcome.
Contradictions
85%
Examples:
- In several articles, the author reports contradictory information about the timeline of events in Trump's trials.
- The author reports conflicting information about whether Trump will testify in certain trials.
- The author states that Martin's testimony was conclusive when in fact she only provided positive testimony about Carroll.
Deceptions
60%
Examples:
- The author often reports on Trump's legal cases without providing necessary context or background information.
- The author uses sensationalism and misleading language to portray Trump in a negative light.
Recent Articles
Senator Robert Menendez Found Guilty of Federal Corruption Charges: Bribery, Extortion, and Foreign Agent Allegations
Broke On: Tuesday, 16 July 2024Senator Robert Menendez was found guilty on charges of bribery, extortion, wire fraud, obstruction of justice and acting as a foreign agent for Egypt. The conviction makes him only the seventh sitting U.S. senator to be convicted of a federal crime and raises questions about foreign influence in U.S. politics. 
Former President Trump Allowed to Discuss Witnesses and Jurors in Hush Money Case, but Personal Information Remains Off-Limits
Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024Former President Donald Trump, convicted of 34 felony counts for falsifying business records in a New York trial, can now publicly discuss key figures involved but must keep jurors' identities private until sentencing on July 11. The hush money trial centered around payments to Stormy Daniels and Michael Cohen; Trump's history of inflammatory rhetoric led to initial gag order but circumstances have changed since the verdict. 
Manhattan Prosecutors Plan to Question Trump's Past Legal Run-ins During Criminal Trial
Broke On: Wednesday, 17 April 2024Manhattan prosecutors plan to question Donald Trump about past legal run-ins, including civil fraud and defamation cases, during his New York criminal trial to discredit him to the jury. A Sandoval hearing will determine what information is fair game if Trump testifies. 
New York Judge Denies Trump's Request for Delay in Stormy Daniels Trial
Broke On: Thursday, 04 April 2024A New York judge denied former President Donald Trump's request to delay his upcoming criminal trial related to hush money payments made during the 2016 presidential campaign. The trial is set to begin with jury selection on April 15. Stormy Daniels Trial Delayed by 100,000 New Documents
Broke On: Friday, 15 March 2024The Stormy Daniels trial could be delayed by a month after federal investigators turned up 100,000 new documents relevant to the case. The Manhattan district attorney's office wrote to the judge in a court filing on Thursday asking for an adjournment of up to 30 days. 
Former President Donald Trump Faces Criminal Trial Over Hush Money Payments to Stormy Daniels
Broke On: Tuesday, 12 March 2024Former President Donald Trump is facing a criminal trial in New York over hush money payments made to adult film star Stormy Daniels. The case involves allegations that the payments were made during the 2016 presidential campaign and were intended to cover up an affair between Trump and Daniels. 
Former President Donald Trump Ordered to Pay $83.3 Million in Damages for Defamation
Broke On: Friday, 26 January 2024Former President Donald Trump was ordered to pay E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million in damages for defamation after repeatedly denying her rape allegations and accusing her of making them up. 
E Jean Carroll's Defamation Trial Against Donald Trump Resumes, Elle Editor Testifies About Meeting Him Previously
Broke On: Thursday, 25 January 2024E. Jean Carroll is on trial for defamation against former President Donald Trump after accusing him of sexually assaulting her in the 1990s at Bergdorf Goodman department store in New York City. The case began earlier this year and has since been awarded $5 million by a jury, but it resumed on Thursday due to COVID-19 concerns. Carroll's last witness was Elle editor Roberta Myers who testified about her 30 year magazine career which included stints at Rolling Stone and Interview. She also said in court that she had previously met Donald Trump. 
The Case of E. Jean Carroll vs Donald Trump: Is the Sales Staff at Bergdorf Goodman to Blame?
Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024The article discusses the case of E. Jean Carroll, who accuses former President Donald Trump of raping her in a Bergdorf Goodman dressing room in 1996. It questions the credibility of her claims and the motives behind his lawsuit against him. The trial will reveal how evidence supports or contradicts her allegations. 
E. Jean Carroll's Second Defamation Trial Against Donald Trump Begins in Federal Court
Broke On: Wednesday, 17 January 2024E. Jean Carroll's second defamation trial against former President Donald Trump began in federal court in Manhattan, seeking $10 million for harm to her reputation and punitive damages. The case is named 'Carroll I'. Judge Lewis Kaplan has already determined that Mr. Trump did sexually assault Ms. Carroll.
