Ella Lee

Ella Lee is a courts reporter for The Hill covering national politics and judiciary. She was previously a politics reporter for USA TODAY where she covered seditious conspiracy trials of the extremist Oath Keepers and Proud Boys in connection with January 6th Capitol attack. A graduate of DePaul University, Ella's work has also appeared in Chicago Sun-Times and Chicago Tribune.

Biography:  https://thehill.com/author/ella-lee/

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The Daily's Verdict

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Bias

0%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Conflicts of Interest

53%

Examples:

  • Defendants all but concede that Mr. Trump has insufficient liquid assets to satisfy the judgment; defendants would need ‘to raise capital’ to do so.
  • There is no merit to defendants' contention that a full bond or deposit is unnecessary because they are willing to post a partial undertaking of less than a quarter of the judgment amount

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Former President Trump asked a New York appeals court to put on hold the enforcement of multimillion-dollar penalties he faces in his civil fraud case
  • `Trump's attorneys have offered to post a $10 million bond, about one-fourth owed, to go toward the judgment

Deceptions

53%

Examples:

  • The article states that Trump has asked the court to put on hold the enforcement of penalties he faces in his civil fraud case, suggesting he will post a $10 million bond while the process plays out.

Recent Articles

New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez on Trial for Alleged Bribery Schemes Involving Egyptian Officials and Qatari Businessmen

New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez on Trial for Alleged Bribery Schemes Involving Egyptian Officials and Qatari Businessmen

Broke On: Friday, 12 July 2024 New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez stands trial for federal bribery charges, facing 16 counts including bribery, extortion, and obstruction of justice. Prosecutors allege Menendez helped Egyptian officials obtain sensitive embassy information in exchange for a monopoly on US food exports to Egypt and favored Qatari interests in return for gold bars and cash.
Judge Dismisses Charges Against Nevada Republicans Falsely Declaring Trump 2020 Win

Judge Dismisses Charges Against Nevada Republicans Falsely Declaring Trump 2020 Win

Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024 Judge Mary Kay Holthus dismissed charges against six Nevada Republicans who falsely declared Donald Trump as the winner of the state's 2020 presidential election. The judge ruled that state prosecutors had chosen the wrong venue for this case, as Clark County was not an appropriate jurisdiction. The defendants faced felony charges and were indicted in December 2023 for submitting certificates with false information to Congress. This dismissal marks the first time a case related to Trump's efforts to submit a false slate of electors has been dismissed.
Former President Trump Faces Felony Charges in Historic Business Records Trial

Former President Trump Faces Felony Charges in Historic Business Records Trial

Broke On: Sunday, 26 May 2024 Former President Donald Trump stands trial for falsifying business records over hush money payments during his 2016 campaign, with a jury set to deliberate after 20 days of testimony from witnesses and arguments from prosecutors and defense. Trump faces potential consequences if convicted, including impacting his status as the presumptive GOP nominee for the 2024 election.
New York AG Challenges Trump's $175M Bond in Fraud Case: Insurer's Surplus Exceeded, Financial Capacity Questioned

New York AG Challenges Trump's $175M Bond in Fraud Case: Insurer's Surplus Exceeded, Financial Capacity Questioned

Broke On: Friday, 19 April 2024 Former President Trump posted a $175 million bond to appeal a civil fraud case, but the New York Attorney General's office argues that underwriter Knight Specialty Insurance Company may not have sufficient resources to pay if the appeal fails due to excess liability and questionable business practices. Trump and co-defendants were ordered to pay $464 million for tax and insurance benefits fraud in February 2024.
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.