Justin Jouvenal
Justin Jouvenal is a reporter based in Washington D.C., covering the Supreme Court for The Washington Post. He previously covered policing and courts locally and nationally, joining the publication in 2009. In his role, he has provided coverage on key cases such as Judge Cannon's dismissal of what many considered to be a strong criminal case against former President Donald Trump, as well as scrutiny of Justice Thomas for potential tax and ethics violations. Jouvenal also reports on the impact of Supreme Court decisions on American society and the legal system, including recent rulings on gun rights, social media laws, and regulatory power. Prior to joining The Post, Jouvenal worked at various news organizations covering local crime and justice issues.
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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
78%
Examples:
- Alito did not issue a similar denial for the upside-down flag that flew at his Virginia home.
- But Baden said that while that confrontation with the Alitos involved both her and her boyfriend, it was actually she who uttered the epithet, an account corroborated by a neighbor who heard it. Baden said she could not recall whether she and her boyfriend then followed the Alitos down the street.
- Justice Alito told Bream a key moment in the dispute came when he and his wife were walking in the neighborhood sometime after the initial conversation. A man got into an argument with Martha-Ann Alito and called her a vulgar epithet for part of a woman's anatomy, according to the justice. In his letters to Congress, Alito also said the man followed them down the street.
- The most pivotal question about the upside-down American flag has yet to be fully answered: Martha-Ann Alito's motivation for flying it. Many liberals have said the raising of the flag in the weeks after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol suggests sympathy for the 'Stop the Steal' movement or solidarity with pro-Trump rioters who believed in stolen election results and had adopted it as a symbol at that time.
Conflicts of Interest
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Examples:
- Justice Alito has provided multiple and conflicting accounts of the flags flown outside his homes in Virginia and New Jersey.
Contradictions
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Examples:
- Judge Aileen Cannon ruled that special counsel Jack Smith's appointment was unconstitutional under the Appropriations Clause.
- Judge Cannon dismissed the case based on a legal theory that special counsel Jack Smith was improperly appointed.
Deceptions
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Examples:
- He has not fully answered key questions about these displays, such as how long the upside-down American flag flew at his Virginia home or where he got the
- Justice Alito told Bream a key moment in the dispute came when he and his wife were walking in the neighborhood sometime after the initial conversation. A man got into an argument with Martha-Ann Alito and called her a vulgar epithet for part of a woman's anatomy, according to the justice. In his letters to Congress, Alito also said the man followed them down the street.
Recent Articles
Judge Aileen Cannon Dismisses Trump Classified Documents Case: Unconstitutional Appointment of Special Counsel
Broke On: Monday, 15 July 2024Florida Federal Judge Aileen Cannon, appointed by Trump and confirmed in 2020, dismissed the case against him for handling classified documents on July 15, 2024. Her ruling was based on the Appointments Clause and contradicted previous court decisions. Born in Colombia and raised in Miami, Cannon attended Duke University and Michigan Law School before joining Gibson Dunn & Crutcher. She served as a federal prosecutor before being appointed to the bench. 
Supreme Court Strikes Down Federal Ban on Bump Stocks: A Victory for Gun Rights Advocates and a Controversial Decision
Broke On: Friday, 14 June 2024The Supreme Court overturned the federal ban on bump stocks, ruling that they do not convert semiautomatic rifles into machine guns. The decision came in response to challenges from gun rights advocates and gun shop owners who argued the ban exceeded ATF's authority. Neighbor Dispute: Timeline of Events Surrounding Upside-Down American Flag Incident at Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's Home
Broke On: Monday, 15 February 2021Neighbor dispute leads to controversy over timeline of events and accuracy of statements regarding Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito flying an upside-down American flag in Fairfax County, Virginia. Conflicting accounts exist regarding the cause and timing of the incident.
