Kate Christobek,
Kate Christobek is a reporter covering the civil and criminal cases against former president Donald J. Trump for The New York Times. She focuses on government investigations and trials in New York state and federal court, leveraging her legal background to provide transparency and clarity to the justice system. Prior to her career in journalism, Kate served as an assistant district attorney in the Bronx and the Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor in New York City, as well as an assistant attorney general for the State of Ohio. She also has experience in television news, having worked as an on-air reporter in the Bronx and Brooklyn. Kate went to law school at Ohio State University and earned her master's degree in journalism from Columbia University. Like all journalists who write for The Times, she is committed to upholding the standards of integrity outlined in The Times' Ethical Journalism Handbook.
Biography:
https://www.nytimes.com/by/kate-christobek
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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
88%
Examples:
- The author has a slight bias towards reporting the truth and presenting both sides of the story.
- There are instances where the author includes personal opinions or sensationalism, but overall, they strive for accuracy and impartiality.
Conflicts of Interest
75%
Examples:
- However, they have not found any widespread conflicts of interest that would suggest a pattern of favoritism or bias in their reporting.
- The author has mentioned a conflict of interest involving Allen H. Weisselberg, who remained loyal to the Trump family despite being sent to Rikers twice.
Contradictions
75%
Examples:
- However, they have not found any major contradictions that would significantly impact the overall understanding of the cases being reported on.
- The author has found some contradictions in the reporting on Trump's hush money payments and the testimony of key witnesses.
Deceptions
75%
Examples:
- The author has used sensationalism and failed to disclose certain information in some instances.
- They have also misrepresented the motives and actions of key figures in the cases they report on, such as Allen H. Weisselberg.
Recent Articles
Former President Trump's Hush Money Trial: Defense Rests Without Trump's Testimony, Jury Awaits Closing Arguments
Broke On: Tuesday, 21 May 2024A hush money trial for former President Donald Trump concluded on Tuesday with the defense resting their case without Trump testifying. Prosecutors allege Trump falsified business records to conceal a settlement payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels during the 2016 election. The jury is set to hear closing arguments and begin deliberations next week. 
Michael Cohen's Testimony: October 2016 Call with Trump Over Stormy Daniels Payment Disputed by Defense
Broke On: Thursday, 16 May 2024During the fifth week of Michael Cohen's criminal trial, defense attorneys accused him of lying about a call between Donald Trump and himself regarding a hush money payment to Stormy Daniels. Cohen testified that he called Trump's bodyguard Keith Schiller to discuss the agreement, but defense argued it was related to harassment calls from an unidentified teenager. The trial, which alleges Trump falsified business records for reimbursements, continues with closing arguments expected by Tuesday. 
Stormy Daniels' Testimony in Trump Trial: A Combative Cross-Examination and Allegations of Porn Industry Skills
Broke On: Thursday, 09 May 2024Former President Donald J. Trump's trial in New York heats up as Stormy Daniels testifies about a $130,000 payment. During cross-examination, lawyers question Daniels about inconsistencies and her past work in the porn industry. Trump criticizes the judge's decisions and denial of a gag order modification. 
Former President Trump's Criminal Trial: Allegations of Business Record Falsification and Election Interference
Broke On: Thursday, 25 April 2024In March 2023, former President Donald Trump faced a criminal trial in Manhattan over allegations of falsifying business records related to hush money payments during his 2016 campaign. Witnesses testified about cover-ups and quashed stories, but Trump's legal team argued that it is not illegal to suppress negative information. The defense revealed important context about the nature of the payments and challenged the applicability of election interference charges. 
Former President Trump's Criminal Trial: Juror Dismissed Over Perceived Competition, Trump Shows Interest in Miami and Real Estate
Broke On: Thursday, 18 April 2024A former juror was dismissed due to feeling caught in a competition between the judge, prosecution, and defense during Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York. Another potential juror was removed for expressing strong opinions about Trump. The trial, which involves allegations of hush money payments to Stormy Daniels, is set to begin with opening statements. 
Former Trump Organization CFO Sentenced to Five Months in Jail for Lying Under Oath
Broke On: Wednesday, 10 April 2024Former Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg was sentenced to five months in jail on Wednesday for lying under oath during the New York civil fraud investigation involving former President Donald Trump and others. The sentence came after a plea deal with prosecutors, who recommended that he serve time behind bars. Former President Donald Trump Faces $454 Million Civil Fraud Judgment in New York, Struggles to Find Underwriter for Bond
Broke On: Tuesday, 19 March 2024Former President Donald Trump faces a $454 million civil fraud judgment in New York and has been ordered to post bond as part of the appeal process. However, he struggles to find an underwriter willing to take on the entire amount. The state argues that Trump and his co-defendants have not explored every option before requesting a bond fully covering the judgment.