Justin Jouvenal,
Justin Jouvenal is a tenacious and resourceful reporter with a history of scoops and accountability stories. He joined The Washington Post as a web producer for Metro in 2009 and has covered politics, policing, and courts locally and nationally. Notable stories include the breaking news of a high-ranking Virginia official working on elections who praised Jan. 6 rioters and claimed the 2020 election was stolen from Donald Trump, as well as several scoops reporting on the shooting of a teacher by a six-year-old in Newport News. He was part of The Post team that won the Pulitzer Prize for public service in 2022 for its coverage of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. Known as a warm, unflappable, and collegial team player, Justin began working as a Supreme Court reporter for The Washington Post after covering politics and breaking news.
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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 occasionally uses loaded language and sensationalist phrases to describe events.
- There are no unique examples of biases.
Conflicts of Interest
85%
Examples:
- The author's past work covering policing and courts locally and nationally could potentially lead to conflicts of interest.
- There is a mention of the author's family history in sculpting, but no indication of any conflict arising from this.
Contradictions
70%
Examples:
- Another contradiction involved news about a high-ranking Virginia official working on elections who praised Jan. 6 rioters and claimed the 2020 election was stolen from Donald Trump.
- In one article, the author mentioned an upside-down flag as a symbol with Trump supporters contesting President Biden's victory, but also stated that Justice Alito had no involvement in the display of the flag.
Deceptions
85%
Examples:
- The author used deceptive practices by not clarifying that the upside-down flag was displayed in response to a neighborhood dispute.
- The U.S Navy deployment for the Baltimore bridge cleanup was misleadingly described as “one of the nation’s largest shipping hubs back online”.
Recent Articles
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas' Undisclosed Trips on Republican Mega-Donor's Private Jet and Yacht
Broke On: Thursday, 13 June 2024Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas took undisclosed trips on Republican megadonor Harlan Crow's private jet between 2017 and 2021, including to St. Louis, Mont., Savannah, Ga., and San Jose, Calif. Thomas also stayed on Crow's mega-yacht during a trip to Indonesia in 2019. These revelations come after Thomas disclosed two previously undisclosed trips paid for by Crow and calls for an enforceable code of conduct due to ethical concerns. 
Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Trademark for 'Trump Too Small': A Balance Between Free Speech and Trademark Law
Broke On: Thursday, 13 June 2024The Supreme Court unanimously denied a California lawyer's attempt to trademark 'Trump Too Small' for merchandise criticizing former President Donald Trump, upholding the USPTO's denial due to a law prohibiting trademarks using living people's names without consent. The court emphasized the long-standing tradition of individuals controlling trademark-related protections of their names, with Justice Clarence Thomas writing the majority opinion and Justice Amy Coney Barrett concurring. 
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's Upside-Down American Flag: A Distress Signal or Ethical Concern?
Broke On: Friday, 24 May 2024Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito and his wife, Martha-Ann Alito, faced controversy in January 2021 for flying an upside-down American flag at their home amid heightened tensions. The display was interpreted by some as a far-right symbol used by Trump supporters. Democratic senators have requested a meeting with Chief Justice Roberts to discuss the incident and other ethical concerns related to Alito's involvement in cases related to the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol or Trump's election interference charges. 
Supreme Court Justice Alito's Upside-Down Flag: Neighbor Dispute and Perception of Bias Amidst Election Controversy
Broke On: Sunday, 17 January 2021In the heated post-election period, an upside-down American flag was displayed at Supreme Court Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr.'s residence in Virginia, sparking concerns over bias amidst a neighbor dispute and following the Capitol storming. Despite his denial of involvement, experts ponder potential implications for his impartiality in upcoming election and Capitol riot cases. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas Defends Himself Amidst Controversies Over Undisclosed Gifts and Wife's Efforts to Overturn 2020 Election Results
Broke On: Friday, 10 May 2024Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and his wife, Virginia 'Ginni' Thomas, faced criticism for undisclosed lavish trips from wealthy conservatives and Ginni's attempts to overturn the 2020 election results. Despite controversies surrounding their involvement in 2020 election cases and ethics concerns, they have not recused themselves. 
Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse Causes Major Disruption on East Coast, Two Dead and Four Missing
Broke On: Friday, 29 March 2024The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland collapsed while carrying cargo from overseas. The incident resulted in two fatalities and four missing persons. Recovery efforts are underway with federal funding approved for $60 million.