Hurubie Meko
Hurubie Meko is a reporter for The New York Times, covering the New York Police Department and the criminal justice system in New York City and surrounding areas. They joined The Times as a member of the 2022-23 Times Fellowship class and became a staff reporter on the Metro desk in 2023. Prior to joining The Times, Meko worked at the Kansas City Star, covering gun violence through a project with Report for America, and at their hometown paper in Lancaster, Pa., where they became an investigative data reporter. Meko graduated from American University with a major in journalism and a minor in international studies. They are committed to upholding the standards of integrity outlined in The Times' Ethical Journalism Handbook and strive to be fair, accurate, independent, and transparent in their reporting.
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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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- Hurubie Meko has a strong tendency to present balanced and fair reporting.
Conflicts of Interest
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- There were no clear conflicts of interest identified in Meko's articles.
Contradictions
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- Another article mentioned that one administrator from Columbia University suggested using campus protests for fundraising and another allegedly criticized a rabbi's essay about antisemitism.
- In two articles, Meko reported on the shooting of a 13-year-old boy by police officers in different incidents. The details of the incidents were slightly contradictory.
Deceptions
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- No instances of deceptive practices were found in Meko's articles.
Recent Articles
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13-Year-Old Nyah Mway Shot Dead by Police: Utica Community Demands Accountability After Justified Shooting of Karen Immigrant Boy Carrying Replica Gun
Broke On: Sunday, 30 June 2024On June 28, 2024, in Utica, New York, 13-year-old Nyah Mway was shot and killed by police officers during a foot chase. Despite carrying a replica pellet gun that appeared to be a handgun, the shooting was ruled justified due to the officers' belief of imminent danger. The incident sparked outrage within the Karen immigrant community, leading to a candlelight vigil and ongoing investigations. 
13-Year-Old Nyah Mway Killed by Police: Community Demands Accountability After Fatal Shooting of Utica Boy
Broke On: Saturday, 29 June 2024In Utica, New York on June 29, 2024, a tragic shooting occurred when police officers Patrick Husnay, Bryce Patterson, and Andrew Citriniti fatally shot 13-year-old Nyah Mway during a foot chase. Initially believed to be armed with a handgun based on initial reports, it was later determined that Nyah possessed a pellet gun. The shooting ignited community outrage and investigations by the New York Attorney General Letitia James and local leaders due to concerns over bias in reporting and police actions towards minority communities. Three Columbia Administrators Placed on Leave Amid Allegations of Disparaging Texts About Rabbi and Campus Protests
Broke On: Monday, 24 June 2024Three Columbia University administrators, including Dean Josef Sorett, have been placed on leave following the revelation of disparaging text messages exchanged during a panel discussion about antisemitism on campus. The messages contained derogatory comments towards a campus rabbi's essay and suggestions for using protests for fundraising. The controversy arises amid ongoing debates over allegedly antisemitic protests against Israel's military campaign in Gaza, which led to the removal of protesters from an administration building last fall. Columbia University has declined to comment on why Sorett is not under investigation or who will conduct it. 
Man Charged with Rape, Strangulation after Allegedly Assaulting Unconscious Woman in Bronx, Leaving Her Dragged and Sexually Assaulted
Broke On: Wednesday, 01 May 202439-year-old Kashaan Parks faces multiple charges, including rape and strangulation, after allegedly choking and dragging an unconscious woman with a belt before sexually assaulting her in the Bronx. The victim recognized her attacker due to his 'unusual teeth'. Parks has a history of public arrests and was recently living with his family in North Carolina before moving back to New York. 
Multiple Lawsuits Allege Widespread Sexual Abuse in Illinois Juvenile Detention Centers from 1996 to 2017
Broke On: Monday, 06 May 2024Multiple lawsuits accuse Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice and Corrections of allowing widespread sexual abuse in detention centers from 1996 to 2017. Allegations include rape, forced oral sex, beatings, groping, and threats or rewards for silence. At least six identified repeat offenders among staff. State's use of strip searches perpetuated abuse; Illinois among worst states for sexual abuse in detention facilities according to 2013 survey. U.S. Authorities Respond to Rising Antisemitism and Anti-Muslim Harassment
Broke On: Friday, 17 November 2023The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights has opened investigations into several universities for antisemitic and anti-Muslim harassment. The US Justice Department is taking steps to protect Jewish, Arab, and Muslim communities in the US from a spike in threats and hate crimes. A large crowd gathered in Washington, D.C., for the March for Israel, protesting against rising antisemitism in the U.S.