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Oliver O'Connell
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News Reporter, The Independent
New York
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Biography
Oliver O’Connell is a New York-based reporter at The Independent, specialising in live blog coverage of US politics, major court cases, and other fast-developing stories. In this role, Oliver has covered the 2020 election, the Capitol riot, and subsequent January 6 hearings, as well as the trials of Ghislaine Maxwell, Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, Alex Jones, the Parkland shooter's sentencing, as well as the Alex Murdaugh and Lori Vallow cases. Oliver’s career began at Euromoney Institutional Investor, working on an international trade finance publication of which he became editor. He also has experience as a freelance writer for investment banks and was a reporter for Mail Online in the US.
Crime and politics
There is nothing I’m not willing to cover, as long as it serves a public good.
Content
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Trump live updates: President threatens Harvard tax status after Obama calls funding freeze ‘ham-handed’
By Oliver O'Connell Verified, Rachel Clun Verified| The Independent Verified White House freezes more than $2.2 billion in grants and $60 million in contracts for Ivy League school after it refuses to comply with long list of ideological demands Former president Barack Obama has condemned the Trump administration’s freezing of $2.3 billion in funding to Harvard University as “unlawful” and “ham-handed.” The White House has frozen more than $2.2 billion in grants and $60 million in contracts for Harvard University after the school refused to comply with a long list of...
300 Delta passengers stranded on tarmac overnight after two flights diverted to airport with no customs staff
By Oliver O'Connell Verified| The Independent Verified Passenger tells of 25-hour ordeal returning to US from Mexico vacationOliver O'Connellin New YorkTwo Delta Air Lines flights from Mexico heading to Boston on Thursday were forced to divert to Alabama, where they were stuck on the tarmac for hours due to a customs issue. Flight DL 1828 from Los Cabos International Airport departed at 5:17 p.m., while flight DL 599 from Mexico City took off nearly an hour later.
Company Info
The Independent
The Independent is a British online newspaper founded on October 7, 1986, by former journalists of The Daily Telegraph. It was established to provide objective news coverage, free from the political biases common in other UK newspapers. The publication quickly gained a reputation for quality journalism and innovative design. The Independent offers comprehensive news coverage across various sectors, including politics, business, sports, entertainment, and lifestyle. It is known for its in-depth analysis and investigative reporting. Since transitioning to a digital-only format in March 2016, The Independent provides news and content through its website and mobile apps. The newspaper is recognized for its editorial integrity, featuring well-researched articles and opinion pieces from prominent journalists.
London, England, United Kingdom
'+44 20 7005 2000
Founded: 1986