Aidan Kearney (journalist)

Aidan Kearney
Born
Aidan Timothy Kearney

December 1981 (age 44)
Other names
  • Turtleboy
  • Doctor Turtleboy
  • Clarence Woods Emerson
  • Journalism Jesus
Alma materUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst
Occupations
  • Activist
  • author
  • journalist
Awards
  • Worcester Magazine: Best Local Blog (2015, 2016)
  • Worcester Magazine: Best Local News Source (2017, 2018)
  • The Valley Patriot: First Amendment Award (2018)
Websitetbdailynews.com

Aidan Timothy Kearney (born December 1981) is an American journalist, author, and conservative activist, also known as Turtleboy. Kearney is the senior editor of the website and podcast TB Daily News. He gained notoriety for his coverage of a case regarding the death of John O'Keefe, a Boston Police officer, and the ensuing prosecution of Karen Read, and for organizing protests in support of Read.