Casey Tolan,

Casey Tolan is a skilled investigative journalist who has made significant contributions to various news outlets. As a senior writer for CNN's investigative unit since March 2020, Tolan specializes in using data to report on topics such as money in politics, criminal justice, and climate change. He has covered California politics and the state's relationship with the Trump administration for the San Jose Mercury News and the East Bay Times. Additionally, Tolan has worked as a national reporter for Fusion, where he focused on immigration and criminal justice issues. His past investigative reporting has been cited in various legal cases and academic articles. Despite having grown up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Tolan graduated from Columbia University.

Biography:  https://www.cnn.com/profiles/casey-tolan

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

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Conflicts of Interest

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Contradictions

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  • Crooks attack left one spectator dead and critically injured two others.
  • Investigators have found no evidence of Crooks’ motive for the attack.
  • Thomas Matthew Crooks attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally in November.

Deceptions

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Recent Articles

Former President Trump Narrowly Escapes Assassination Attempt at Political Rally: Suspect Identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks

Former President Trump Narrowly Escapes Assassination Attempt at Political Rally: Suspect Identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks

Broke On: Sunday, 14 July 2024 Former President Donald Trump came close to being assassinated at a rally in November by 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks from Pennsylvania. The suspected gunman, with no known mental health issues or prior threats, used an AR-15 rifle purchased by his father to shoot from a rooftop. Authorities are investigating this as potential domestic terrorism after discovering explosives in Crooks' vehicle. Despite registering as a Republican and donating to a Democratic group, Crooks' motives remain unclear.