Richard Fausset
Richard Fausset is a reporter for The New York Times covering national stories. He is based in Atlanta. What I Cover I write about conservative culture and gun issues, as well as the ongoing election interference case against former President Trump and some of his allies in Fulton County, Ga. My Background I’ve reported on the Southern United States for a number of years for The Times and, before that, for The Los Angeles Times. At The Los Angeles Times I also worked as a foreign correspondent, covering Mexico and Central America, and as a metro and regional reporter in Southern California. In the late 1990s I was the editor of Flagpole, the alternative weekly paper in Athens, Ga. I grew up in New Orleans and I have a degree in English from the University of Texas, Austin, and a degree in journalism from the University of Missouri. Journalistic Ethics As a Times journalist, I share the values and adhere to the standards of integrity outlined in The Times’s Ethical Journalism handbook. Contact Me Email: richard.fausset@nytimes.com Anonymous tips: nytimes.com/tips Latest The Trump Verdict: Americans React Initial reactions nationwide to former President Donald J. Trump’s conviction on all 34 counts of falsifying business records.
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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 presenting information in a neutral manner. This can be seen in the way they present both sides of the story without taking any clear stance.
- The author occasionally uses language that dehumanizes Trump, such as calling him “a man who” used to women making him sandwiches”,
Conflicts of Interest
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- The author highlights potential conflicts of interest in several instances. For example, in the article “Fani Willis to Appeal Judge’s Decision to Quash Charges in Trump Georgia Case
Contradictions
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- There are multiple instances of contradictions provided in the articles. For example, in the article “Trump Prosecutor in Georgia Stepped Aside, but ‘the Circumstances Are Quite Different’
Deceptions
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- The author occasionally uses deceptive practices such as omitting relevant information or using sensationalism to create a false impression. For example, in the article “Trump Prosecutor in Georgia Seeks to Avoid Testifying in Colleague’s Divorce Case
Recent Articles
President Biden's Surprising Decision to Drop Out of the 2024 Presidential Race: What Happens Next?
Broke On: Sunday, 21 July 2024President Joe Biden unexpectedly dropped out of the 2024 presidential race in August, three months before the election. Endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as his successor, Biden became only the third Democratic president to abandon a re-election bid during an election year. The Democratic National Convention delegates now face the unprecedented task of selecting a new nominee within a month. 
Fani Willis Addresses Giuliani's Criticism and Condemns Media for Overlooking Violence Against Black Women
Broke On: Thursday, 13 June 2024Fani Willis, Georgia's Fulton County District Attorney, addressed criticism from Rudolph W. Giuliani and condemned media for overlooking violence against Black women during a speech to the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Despite facing scrutiny for her office's indictment of Trump and allies, Willis spoke out against being sexually objectified by Giuliani. 
Divided Response: PA House Witnesses Jeers and Applause for Former Capitol Officers Harry Dunn and Aquilino Gonell
Broke On: Thursday, 06 June 2024Two former Capitol officers, Harry Dunn and Aquilino Gonell, received opposing receptions during their Pennsylvania House of Representatives appearances in 2024. While Democrats praised them for defending democracy during the Jan. 6 insurrection, several Republicans jeered and walked out in protest. 
Georgia Court Halts Trump Election Interference Case Amid Conflict of Interest Allegations Against DA Fani Willis
Broke On: Wednesday, 05 June 2024The Georgia Court of Appeals has temporarily halted the criminal election interference case against former President Donald Trump and eight other defendants in Fulton County due to a potential conflict of interest involving District Attorney Fani Willis and her romantic relationship with a hired lawyer. The ruling freezes the case until at least October 4 for oral arguments on their appeal. 
Georgia Court of Appeals to Hear Trump's Request to Disqualify Fani Willis from Election Interference Case on October 4
Broke On: Tuesday, 04 June 2024Former President Trump's bid to disqualify Fani Willis, Georgia DA from his election interference case due to her romantic relationship with prosecutor Nathan Wade, is set for oral arguments on October 4. The hearing may delay a trial past the November election. Trump's team argues conflict of interest; all three judges are Republican appointees. 
Georgia DA to Appeal Dismissal of Trump, Giuliani, and Others' Indictment Counts in Election Interference Case
Broke On: Thursday, 23 May 2024Former President Donald Trump and 15 others, including lawyers Rudy Giuliani and John Eastman, face charges in a Georgia election interference case. The Fulton County District Attorney's Office plans to appeal the dismissal of six counts, which allege defendants urged officials to violate their oaths. The trial against Trump and co-defendants on racketeering conspiracy and other allegations is ongoing. Fani Willis Denies Wrongdoing in Hiring of Nathan Wade for Georgia Election Subversion Case Prosecution Team
Broke On: Friday, 16 February 2024Fani Willis denied any wrongdoing or conflict of interest in her hiring of Nathan Wade for the prosecution team in the Georgia election subversion case against Donald Trump and 14 allies. She also revealed using cash for reimbursements instead of keeping records, which was triggered by allegations that she had a romantic relationship with Wade. 
DA Fani Willis and Special Prosecutor Nathan Wade Accused of Misconduct in Trump Election Interference Case
Broke On: Saturday, 10 February 2024Fani Willis, the Fulton County district attorney and her special prosecutor Nathan Wade are under investigation for misconduct in the Trump election interference case. The allegations include lying about their personal relationship and using state funds for lavish vacations they took together. Georgia Bureau of Investigation Clears Fani Willis of Improper Relationship Allegations
Broke On: Thursday, 18 January 2024The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has cleared Fani Willis, the district attorney in Atlanta who is prosecuting former President Donald Trump and his allies over efforts to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia, of any wrongdoing regarding an improper relationship with Nathan Wade. The bureau conducted an investigation into the matter but found no evidence.
