Emma Tucker
Emma Tucker is a writer for CNN Digital based in New York City covering major news events with a specific focus on gun violence and criminal justice, including crime, gun policy and police reform. She has reported on various high-profile cases such as the Park Fire in California, the killing of Sonya Massey, and the case of former Mississippi officers who tortured two Black men. Tucker has also covered protests and civil unrest across the United States. Prior to joining CNN, she worked at The Baltimore Sun as a reporter covering crime and justice.
Biography:
https://www.cnn.com/profiles/emma-tucker
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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
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- Emma Tucker has a focus on gun violence and criminal justice, including crime, gun policy and police reform.
Conflicts of Interest
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- There are instances of conflicts of interest mentioned in the articles such as Sean Grayson's history of working at multiple law enforcement agencies in a short period and his previous charges.
Contradictions
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- Contradictions found in articles include information about the Park Fire in California where it was stated that CalFire had contained the fire to 12% but thousands of firefighters were still working to contain it, and information about Sonaya Massey's cause of death which was reported differently across articles.
Deceptions
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- Deceptive practices found in the articles include information about Grayson's DUI charges and his work history being presented in a misleading way.
Recent Articles
The Park Fire: Thousands Evacuated as California's Largest Wildfire Rages On
Broke On: Friday, 26 July 2024The Park Fire, currently the largest wildfire in California this year, has spread over 350,000 acres in Butte, Tehama, Shasta, and Plumas counties. Thousands evacuated as flames threaten homes; a suspected arsonist is in custody. Simultaneously, the Durkee Fire destroys structures in Oregon and a firefighting pilot dies from the Falls Fire. Despite losses, communities remain hopeful. 
Vice President Harris Reaches Out to Family of Sonya Massey after Deputy's Controversial Shooting: Accountability Demanded
Broke On: Friday, 26 July 2024Vice President Kamala Harris reached out to the family of Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman fatally shot by Sangamon County Sheriff's Deputy Sean Grayson after a 911 call for help. The incident, captured on body camera footage, has sparked national outrage and calls for justice. Grayson has been charged with multiple counts including first-degree murder and official misconduct. The Department of Justice is investigating the shooting, which has led to protests and calls for accountability. 
Michelle Troconis Sentenced for Role in Conspiring to Murder Jennifer Dulos: A Mother of Five Whose Disappearance Remains a Mystery
Broke On: Friday, 31 May 2024In 2024, Michelle Troconis, ex-girlfriend of Jennifer Dulos' estranged husband Fotis Dulos, was sentenced to 14.5 years in prison for conspiring to murder Jennifer in 2019. Evidence included a bloodlike stain with her DNA found on garage wall and door of her home and in Fotis Dulos' vehicle. Troconis helped dispose of Jennifer's clothes, clean the car, and create a false alibi. 
UCLA Protests: Over 2000 Arrested Nationwide, UC Administrators Criticized for Handling of Violent Clashes at UCLA
Broke On: Friday, 03 May 2024Since April 2024, over 2000 people have been arrested during US campus protests related to Israel's assault on Gaza. The response by law enforcement at UCLA, where violence broke out during a pro-Palestinian encampment, has come under scrutiny for excessive force and disparities in training. Civil rights groups criticize the police response as an example of a larger issue affecting universities nationwide. 
Two Young Siblings Killed in Michigan Boat Club Crash: 66-Year-Old Woman Suspected of DUI
Broke On: Sunday, 21 April 2024Two young siblings, aged 8 and 5, died tragically when a suspected drunk driver crashed into their birthday party at the Swan Creek Boat Club in Michigan on Saturday. The incident left approximately 13 people injured, including three children and six adults. The driver, a 66-year-old woman, was taken into custody for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated causing death. Further criminal charges are expected as the investigation continues. 
Six Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Sentenced for Torturing and Abusing Two Black Men
Broke On: Tuesday, 24 January 2023Six former Mississippi law enforcement officers were sentenced for torturing and abusing two Black men in Rankin County, Mississippi. They admitted to entering the home without probable cause or exigent circumstances, handcuffing and arresting the men without reasonable suspicion, calling them racial slurs and assaulting them with various objects. 
Former Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Sentenced for Torturing and Sexually Assaulting Black Men
Broke On: Tuesday, 19 March 2024Six former Mississippi law enforcement officers, known as the Goon Squad, have been sentenced to federal charges for torturing and sexually assaulting two Black men. The sheriff's department in Rankin County came under national scrutiny after a raid on Eddie Parker and Michael Jenkins' home last year. 
18 Killed in Mass Shooting at Lewiston, Maine: Independent Commission Releases Interim Report
Broke On: Friday, 15 March 2024On October 25, 2023, a mass shooting occurred in Lewiston, Maine. The shooter was identified as Robert Card II and he killed 18 people before taking his own life. An independent commission has released an interim report that sheds light on the events leading up to the shooting. 
NRA Found Liable in Corruption Case: Wayne LaPierre to Pay $4.3 Million in Damages
Broke On: Saturday, 24 February 2024The National Rifle Association (NRA) was found liable in a corruption case by the New York Attorney General's Office. The NRA failed to stop top executives, including longtime leader Wayne LaPierre, from diverting millions of dollars for lavish personal trips and other questionable expenditures. LaPierre should pay $4.3 million in damages for mismanagement and misspending charitable funds according to the jury verdict. Former Baltimore Prosecutor Convicted on Perjury Charges
Broke On: Thursday, 09 November 2023Former Baltimore prosecutor, Marilyn Mosby, has been convicted on two counts of perjury. Mosby falsely claimed financial hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic to withdraw $90,000 from her city retirement accounts. The withdrawn funds were used for down payments on two vacation properties in Florida. Mosby faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison for each of the two perjury counts.