Tori Otten
Tori Otten is an associate writer for breaking news at The New Republic. They have written articles on various topics including gun-safety bills and independent candidates in Texas.
Biography:
https://newrepublic.com/authors/tori-otten
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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 has a bias towards the topic of hate speech and its impact on advertisers. They also have a bias against Elon Musk's lawsuit against the research group that studies misinformation and hate speech for highlighting X (formerly Twitter) flaws.
Conflicts of Interest
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- There are no conflicts of interest mentioned in the provided JSON data.
Contradictions
85%
Examples:
- The author contradicts themselves by stating that Elon Musk sued the Center for Countering Digital Hate in August, accusing them of conducting a scare campaign to drive away advertisers. They also state that X (formerly Twitter) has flaws and is biased against certain groups.
Deceptions
100%
Examples:
- The author does not provide any deceptions or misleading information.
Recent Articles
Elon Musk Sues Center for Countering Digital Hate over Twitter's Hate Speech Study
Broke On: Monday, 25 March 2024Elon Musk sued the Center for Countering Digital Hate in August 2023, accusing them of violating Twitter's terms of service by studying and writing about hate speech on the platform following Musk's takeover. X has blamed CCDH's reports for amplifying brand safety concerns and driving advertisers away from the site. 
Fani Willis Faces Legal Challenge in Trump Prosecution as Key Witness Falters
Broke On: Wednesday, 28 February 2024Fani Willis, the Fulton County District Attorney in Georgia, is facing a legal challenge to her case against former President Donald Trump and his allies. The main witness for the defense team was Terrence Bradley who failed to provide damaging testimony on Tuesday. During his testimony, Bradley said he did not know when their relationship began or whether it started after Willis hired Wade to spearhead the prosecution of Trump and his allies. The judge in the case has determined that Bradley must return to testify about what he knows regarding the relationship between Willis and Wade. 
Former President Donald Trump's Defense in E. Jean Carroll Defamation Trial Falls Flat
Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024Former US President Donald Trump took the stand in his own defense during a second defamation trial brought by E. Jean Carroll, but only spoke for three minutes and did not provide any new information. His attorney Alina Habba attempted to ask him questions about intent behind making defamatory statements, but was shot down by Judge Lewis Kaplan who reminded her that the trial was not political. Trump's legal team is expected to continue their defense by introducing evidence such as Carroll's 2019 CNN interview with Anderson Cooper, but it remains unclear if they will be able to appeal a ruling against its introduction. 
Hunter Biden's Lawyer Testifies: Political Risk Amid Election Cycle Drove Need for Timely Tax Filing
Broke On: Tuesday, 23 January 2024Hunter Biden's lawyer, Kevin Morris, testified that the political risk amid the election cycle was a factor in filing taxes on time. The first impeachment of then-President Trump in February 2020 created an emergency for Hunter Biden to file his tax returns. 
Sen. Ted Cruz Endorses Donald Trump Despite History of Acrimony
Broke On: Wednesday, 17 January 2024Sen. Ted Cruz endorses Donald Trump despite history of acrimony and previous criticism.