Richard Galant

Richard Galant is a seasoned journalist with extensive experience in editing and producing opinion content for digital platforms. He currently serves as the managing editor of CNN Opinion, having joined the network in 2008. Prior to this, he held positions as managing editor and deputy managing editor at Newsday and New York Newsday, where his teams won two Pulitzer Prizes. Galant also worked as a local and statehouse reporter and wrote a business column during his time at Newsday. His educational background includes a master's degree in politics and philosophy from Oxford University and a bachelor's degree in politics from Brandeis University.

Biography:  https://www.cnn.com/profiles/richard-galant

76%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

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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

50%

Examples:

  • Richard Galant's biography highlights his experience as a managing editor at CNN Opinion, but it does not mention any specific instances of bias.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • Richard Galant's biography indicates that he has a background in journalism and has worked for CNN since 2008. However, there are no specific conflicts of interest mentioned.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • In the article, Richard Galant mentions that Michael Cohen is a lawyer and admitted liar and convicted criminal. However, he also states that the case is likely headed to the jury after Memorial Day weekend.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • In the article, Richard Galant includes a quote from Mark Twain about the difficulty of combating lies with truth. This may be seen as an attempt to cast doubt on the credibility of Michael Cohen's testimony.

Recent Articles

Former President Trump's Criminal Trial: The Role of Michael Cohen and the Contested 'People's 35'

Former President Trump's Criminal Trial: The Role of Michael Cohen and the Contested 'People's 35'

Broke On: Friday, 27 October 2023 Former President Donald Trump stood trial in New York on May 14, 2024, for his involvement in a hush money payment to Stormy Daniels. Prosecutors presented evidence that Trump personally approved the $130,000 payment to silence Daniels' claims of an affair. Michael Cohen, Trump's former attorney and key witness, testified about the contents of 'People's 35', which allegedly proves Trump's approval. Despite Cohen's history of lying under oath, prosecutors believe his testimony is crucial for their case against Trump on 34 felony counts.