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Journalists Who Cover Austin Police Department
Johny Fernandez
Johny Fernandez is a journalist based in New York, United States of America. His work has been seen across the globe from channels including ABC news, BBC, Voice of America, Fox News.
English
Audio package (Radio / Podcast)
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
News Gathering
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Finance
Current Affairs
Health & Fitness
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Jobs Completed 7
Job Success Rate 100%
Usually Responds Within an hour
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UPDATE: Missing Austin mom dead; infant child Margot found alive
Heidi Broussard was found dead in the trunk of a car outside Houston, strangled to death, while her one-month-old child, Margot, was found alive. Magen Fieramusca, a friend of Broussard, has been arrested and charged with two counts of kidnapping and one count of tampering with a corpse. The baby is now in the care of Child Protective Services. The Austin Police Department, along with the FBI and other agencies, continue to investigate, suggesting that additional charges may be filed. Fieramusca's bond is set at $600,000.
Pu Ying Huang
Pu Ying Huang is a photojournalist based in Houston, Texas & Bogotá, Colombia.
Chinese (Mandarin)
English
Spanish
Photography
Natural Disasters
Music
Cultural
+2
Jobs Completed 1
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A weekend of protest and mourning: George Floyd’s death spurs demonstrations in Texas cities
The article reports on protests across various cities in Texas, including Austin, Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Fort Worth, in response to the death of George Floyd, a black man killed in Minneapolis police custody. The protests were marked by demonstrations against police brutality and racial injustice. Governor Greg Abbott declared a state of disaster and activated the Texas National Guard in response to the protests. The article describes incidents of violence and property damage, as well as the use of tear gas and rubber bullets by police. It also mentions the case of Mike Ramos, another victim of police shooting in Austin. Photographers documented the protests, and the article includes images from the events. The Texas Tribune updated the story throughout the weekend as events unfolded.
Mike Ives
Mike Ives is a journalist based in Hanoi, Vietnam, and a regular contributor to The Economist and The New York Times.
English
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
Live Reporting
Fact Checking
Fact Checking
Usually Responds Seldom
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Police Say Man Killed His Parents Before Killing Four Others in Austin
A former U.S. Army officer, Shane M. James, with a history of mental health issues, killed his parents in San Antonio before traveling to Austin, where he fatally shot four more people and wounded two police officers. James was arrested and charged with capital murder. Authorities are investigating the motive and connections to the victims. The shootings began with an attack on an Austin school district officer and continued throughout the day, culminating in a shootout with police and the discovery of additional victims.
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Sierra Juarez
Sierra Juarez is a journalist based in Mexico City, Mexico. She specializes in audio storytelling, writing and social media.
English
Spanish
Video Package (Web / Broadcast)
Audio package (Radio / Podcast)
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+9
Politics
Current Affairs
Natural Disasters
+6
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Meanwhile, in Texas
The article covers a range of events in Texas. Dinosaur tracks were exposed at Dinosaur Valley State Park due to a drought. A man broke into an Abilene animal shelter, releasing dogs and stealing a van, but was later arrested. A Travis County urologist performed a vasectomy using power from his electric vehicle during an outage. U.S. Customs in Laredo seized a cocaine shipment disguised as baby wipes. An artist in Houston created a sculpture to honor Indigenous Mexican cultures. The University of Texas at Austin and Texas State University are offering courses on Taylor Swift and Harry Styles, respectively. Dallas firefighters received inappropriate wellness kits. An Alvin Police Department officer completed a DoorDash delivery after the driver was arrested.
Willy Lowry
Willy Lowry is a Canadian journalist currently based in Arusha, Tanzania. His work appears in The New York Times, Fusion and CBC. He's also appeared on CNN and BBC. As a video journalist, he shoots, writes and edits his own stories. He started his career in Beirut, Lebanon writing for the The Daily ...
English
Video Package (Web / Broadcast)
Audio package (Radio / Podcast)
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+9
Fact Checking
Jobs Completed 10
Job Success Rate 91%
Usually Responds Seldom
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Did George Floyd's death change US policing?
The article examines the impact of George Floyd's death on US policing, highlighting the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act and various local reforms. Despite some progress, activists and experts argue that more fundamental changes are needed. The article discusses the persistence of police violence, the role of body camera footage in shifting perceptions, and the need for accountability measures such as ending qualified immunity. Key figures and organizations involved in the reform efforts are mentioned, with a focus on the ongoing challenges and incremental progress in addressing systemic racism and police misconduct.
Interpretive
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Left
Political View
Morgan Meaker
British foreign correspondent, published by the Guardian, the Financial Times, Reuters and Vice. Specialise in current affairs, human rights, humanitarian issues, development and sustainable business.
English
Feature Stories
Content Writing
Investigative Journalism
+2
Business
Politics
Current Affairs
+1
Usually Responds Within a day
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GM cuts 2024 budget for Cruise robotaxis
General Motors will significantly cut the budget for its autonomous vehicle unit, Cruise, following a serious accident in San Francisco that led to the suspension of its driverless car permits. CEO Mary Barra emphasized a focus on safety and rebuilding trust with regulators. The accident has led to operational halts in multiple cities and the resignation of Cruise's CEO, Kyle Vogt. Financial losses and regulatory scrutiny have compounded the challenges for GM, which had been competing with Waymo to lead the autonomous taxi market in the U.S.
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William Melhado
William Melhado is a journalist based in Kathmandu, Nepal.
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DA drops most charges against Austin police officers accused of excessive force in 2020 protests
The Travis County district attorney dismissed charges against 17 of 21 Austin police officers accused of excessive force during May 2020 protests. District Attorney José Garza, who campaigned on police accountability, and Austin Mayor Kirk Watson have requested a U.S. Department of Justice investigation into the police response. The city has paid over $18 million in civil lawsuits to protestors and ceased using less-lethal shotgun munitions. Four officers remain under indictment, but their identities were not disclosed.
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Chris Morris
Chris Morris is an acclaimed writer and editor whose work has appeared in some of the nation’s most respected outlets. A veteran financial journalist with more than 30 years of experience, he is an expert in the fields of consumer electronics and the video game industry, having covered both fields ...
English
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
Feature Stories
Content Writing
+5
Business
Finance
Current Affairs
+5
Jobs Completed 3
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How Facial Recognition Changes Dynamics of Campus Protests
The article explores the impact of facial recognition technology on campus protests, highlighting concerns about privacy and the potential for misidentification. It discusses recent protests at universities like Columbia and Emory, where law enforcement used facial recognition, prompting protestors to conceal their identities. The piece references past decisions by institutions like Carnegie Mellon and UCLA to avoid using such technology. It also touches on the broader implications of surveillance on civil liberties, with insights from the Electronic Frontier Foundation. The article underscores the tension between security measures and the right to protest, emphasizing the need for careful consideration of surveillance practices on campuses.
Balanced
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Center-Left
Political View
Josh Skurnik
I have a decade of experience in broadcast journalism reporting and breaking news stories across North America on-air and for print. I am a full-time freelancer and excel at breaking news and feature reporting. I have a commanding on-air presence with the ability to lead viewers through the big ...
English
Video Package (Web / Broadcast)
Audio package (Radio / Podcast)
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+8
Business
Politics
Current Affairs
+14
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Videos 'could possibly' show bombing suspect, lawmaker says
Federal authorities have confirmed that two packages found at separate FedEx facilities in San Antonio and Austin are linked to previous package explosions in Austin. Surveillance videos may show a suspect, and extensive evidence has been turned over to law enforcement. The investigation involves multiple agencies, including the FBI, ATF, and local police. President Trump has condemned the bombings, calling the perpetrator a 'very sick individual.' No arrests have been made, and a $115,000 reward is offered for information leading to an arrest.
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