Jack Guy
Jack Smith, the special counsel announced by Attorney General Merrick Garland on Friday to oversee the criminal investigations into the retention of classified documents at former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort and parts of the January 6, 2021, insurrection, is a long-time prosecutor who has overseen a variety of high-profile cases during a career that spans decades. Smith’s experience ranges from prosecuting a sitting US senator to bringing cases against gang members who were ultimately convicted of murdering New York City police officers. In recent years, Smith has prosecuted war crimes at The Hague. His career in multiple parts of the Justice Department, as well as in international courts, has allowed him to keep a relatively low-profile in the oftentimes brassy legal industry. Smith is widely expected to be tasked with making policy decisions around whether to charge a former president of the United States. Garland’s statements on Friday and the recent steps taken in the Mar-a-Lago and January 6 investigations have signaled that, at the very least, Donald Trump is under investigation and could potentially be charged with a crime. Smith is known for his independence, thick skin, down-to-earth nature, and ability to quickly determine the important facts of a case. He has worked in various roles within the Department of Justice and international courts. During his career, he has prosecuted members of both parties. Garland said that Smith will evaluate the evidence and understand what type of case should be charged or not. He also said that at the very least, Donald Trump is under investigation and could potentially be charged with a crime.
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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
95%
Examples:
- The author portrays Jack Smith as a highly qualified individual with extensive experience in handling high-profile cases. They mention his various roles in the Department of Justice, international courts, and as a prosecutor for high-stakes cases.
- There is praise for Smith's ability to make difficult decisions with political implications, his experience in managing complex criminal cases related to public corruption and national security, and his expected stance on charging a former president of the United States.
Conflicts of Interest
100%
Examples:
- The author highlights potential conflicts of interest involving CNN's coverage of Jack Smith, including his role in overseeing the criminal investigations into the retention of classified documents at former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort and parts of the January 6, 2021, insurrection.
- There is mention of potential challenges that may arise due to Smith's relationships with various parties and his ability to remain impartial in the investigation.
Contradictions
85%
Examples:
- The author states that stopping more missiles would require more interceptor missile batteries, implying that Ukraine has not been able to produce modern air defense systems with its partners due to lack of resources and funding.
- There are contradictions regarding the number of Iskander ballistic missiles and drones that were successfully intercepted by Ukraine during their latest barrage.
Deceptions
70%
Examples:
- The article uses a photograph of Megalodons as a model for megalodon appearance, which may not be accurate.
- There is potential misinformation regarding the number of missiles that were successfully intercepted by Ukraine and the comparison to great white sharks as a model for megalodon appearance.
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