Ben Kochman,
Ben Kochman is a senior courts reporter with a focus on legal matters in New York's federal and state courthouses. He has covered cybersecurity at Law360 and the Bronx for the New York Daily News. Kochman has been criticized for his inflammatory language, contradictory statements, and questionable credibility in his reporting. Despite this, he remains a prominent figure in legal journalism.
Biography:
https://nypost.com/author/ben-kochman/
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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:
- Ben Kochman has a history of reporting on legal matters with a focus on New York's federal and state courthouses. In this article, he takes a shot at Jewish Democrats who support Israel, calling out Alan Dershowitz by name and suggesting they should have their heads examined.
- This is not the first time Kochman has made inflammatory statements in his reporting; he has previously been criticized for his coverage of cybersecurity and the Bronx for the New York Daily News.
Conflicts of Interest
95%
Examples:
- Kochman's coverage of legal matters, particularly those involving high-profile figures like Trump and Harvey Weinstein, raises questions about potential conflicts of interest. However, no specific conflicts have been identified in his reporting.
Contradictions
92%
Examples:
- In an article covering Harvey Weinstein's special Rikers cell after his rape conviction was overturned, Kochman contradicts himself by stating that Weinstein was convicted in February 2020 of one count of rape in the third degree and one count of a criminal sex act in the first degree.
- This is not an isolated incident; Kochman has a pattern of making contradictory statements in his reporting.
Deceptions
90%
Examples:
- Additionally, Kochman has been criticized for his coverage of cybersecurity and the Bronx for the New York Daily News, which raises questions about his overall credibility as a reporter.
- Kochman's use of inflammatory language and contradictory statements in his reporting can be seen as deceptive. He often presents information in a way that is designed to mislead or manipulate readers.
Recent Articles
Biden Administration Announces $1 Billion Arms Transfer to Israel Amidst Escalating Tensions with Hamas and Egypt
Broke On: Wednesday, 15 May 2024The Biden administration plans to send over $1 billion in weapons and ammunition to Israel, amidst ongoing conflict with Hamas in Gaza. The package includes tank ammunition, tactical vehicles, and mortar rounds. However, the timing of the transfer is uncertain due to political criticism and tensions with Egypt over Rafah Crossing closure. Rep. Claudia Tenney demands a special counsel investigation into Biden for delaying military aid to Israel. 
California vs. New York: How Different Evidence Rules Affect Harvey Weinstein's Cases
Broke On: Thursday, 25 April 2024Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein's New York rape conviction was overturned due to the admission of uncharged allegations and irrelevant evidence, raising questions about his California case. California law allows such evidence in sex crime trials, while New York does not. The outcome of Weinstein's California case may differ due to this difference in approach.