Josh Campbell,
Josh Campbell is an award-winning CNN correspondent covering national security, guns, and law enforcement. He reports both domestically and internationally, providing analysis across CNN platforms. Campbell has won an Emmy for reporting on the murder of George Floyd and has been recognized for his coverage of the prosecution of the Minnesota officers charged in Floyd's death. His work has also gained Emmy nominations for reporting on terrorism and immigration issues. He was part of the CNN team honored with the 2020 Alfred I. duPont-Columbia Award for coverage on the ground in Istanbul reporting on the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Before joining CNN, Campbell had a career in national security as a supervisory special agent with the FBI, including deployments overseas responding to terrorist attacks and kidnappings as a member of the FBI's global response team. He has trained hundreds of foreign law enforcement, military, and intelligence officers in various skills and is an adjunct Senior Fellow with the Center for a New American Security. Campbell holds an M.A. in Communication from Johns Hopkins and a B.A. in Government from The University of Texas at Austin.
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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
86%
Examples:
- Prosecutor Erlinda Johnson focused on Baldwin's reckless behavior on set, saying he violated the 'cardinal rules of firearm safety'.
- The evidence will show that someone who played make-believe with a real gun and violated the cardinal rules of firearm safety is the defendant, Alexander Baldwin.
Conflicts of Interest
75%
Examples:
- Campbell received four FBI Combat Theater Awards for his work embedded with military special operations and CIA teams abroad; was honored for his squad's pioneering efforts utilizing cutting edge technology to disrupt imminent terrorist plots overseas.
Contradictions
85%
Examples:
- Decriminalization supporters say penalties lead to high rates of incarceration for drug offenses, which pose barriers to housing, jobs and more basic needs for functioning members of society upon release, especially for people of color.
- Now, it's becoming the first state to reverse course and reinstate criminal penalties for use and possession of drugs.
- Oregon became the first state in the country to decriminalize illicit drugs three years ago.
Deceptions
75%
Examples:
- The article quotes Republican state Rep. Jeff Helfrich as saying that Measure 110 is an unmitigated disaster and blaming it for rising overdose deaths despite evidence suggesting otherwise.
- The title of the article suggests that Oregon governor Tina Kotek will sign a bill to decriminalize possession of certain drugs into law when in fact she will be signing a bill to recriminalize such substances roughly three years after the state became the first in the nation to decriminalize drug possession.
Recent Articles
New Mexico Judge Dismisses Alec Baldwin's Involuntary Manslaughter Trial for Hidden Evidence
Broke On: Saturday, 13 July 2024A New Mexico judge dismissed the involuntary manslaughter trial against Alec Baldwin for the fatal shooting on 'Rust' set due to evidence withholding by prosecutors. The undisclosed envelope of ammunition, which could have impacted trial fairness, violated discovery rules and led to dismissal with prejudice. :max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(736x304:738x306)/alex-spiro-alec-baldwin-courthouse-070924-1-f4fa4fc3b277439ca1894550f1ed0c1f.jpg)
Alec Baldwin's Involuntary Manslaughter Trial: Gun Safety on Movie Sets and the Role of Industry Protocols
Broke On: Thursday, 11 July 2024Alec Baldwin stands trial for involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on 'Rust' set. Testimony highlights gun safety protocols and industry needs for standardized training and adherence. 
Alec Baldwin's Involuntary Manslaughter Trial: Prosecutors Accuse Him of Disregarding Safety Rules in Fatal Shooting of Halyna Hutchins
Broke On: Wednesday, 10 July 2024Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter trial for the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the Rust set began on July 10, 2024. Prosecutors accused Baldwin of disregarding safety rules and playing with a real gun, while defense argued the weapon was checked and safe. Witnesses testified about gun handling, with Baldwin maintaining his innocence as footage of Hutchins' final moments were played. 
Judge Denies Baldwin's Motion to Dismiss Manslaughter Charges in 'Rust' Shooting Case
Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer denied Alec Baldwin's motion to dismiss involuntary manslaughter charges, allowing jury selection to begin on July 9, 2024. The ruling came after Baldwin's defense argued that destroyed evidence from the 'Rust' movie set shooting prevented them from testing the firearm in its original state. Halyna Hutchins was killed on set in October 2021 when Baldwin discharged a live round, and he faces up to 18 months in prison if convicted. 
Oregon Reinstates Criminal Penalties for Drug Possession, Overwhelming Support from Democrats and Republicans in the Legislative Session.
Broke On: Tuesday, 12 March 2024Oregon has reversed course and reinstated criminal penalties for drug possession, making it the first state in the country to do so. Governor Tina Kotek announced that House Bill 4002 would make possessing small amounts of hard drugs such as cocaine and fentanyl a criminal offense once again. The bill received overwhelming support from Democrats and Republicans in the legislative session.