Corey Kilgannon

Corey Kilgannon is a New York Times reporter primarily covering crime and criminal justice in New York City. He has been with The Times since the 1990s, starting as a copy boy and becoming a staff reporter in 2000. His work often focuses on characters and life in less-represented neighborhoods within the city and its suburbs. Kilgannon adheres to The New York Times' Ethical Journalism Handbook standards.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/corey-kilgannon

80%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

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

90%

Examples:

  • Corey Kilgannon has a slight bias towards sensationalist language and emotional manipulation in his writing.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • Corey Kilgannon has a minor conflict of interest as he covers crime and criminal justice in New York City, potentially leading to conflicts with law enforcement officials or individuals involved in criminal cases.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

  • No contradictions were found in the articles.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • Corey Kilgannon uses sensationalist language and emotional manipulation in his writing, which can be considered deceptive.

Recent Articles

New York Architect Rex Heuermann Charged with Murders of Jessica Taylor and Sandra Costilla, Expanding Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Timeline

New York Architect Rex Heuermann Charged with Murders of Jessica Taylor and Sandra Costilla, Expanding Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Timeline

Broke On: Friday, 01 January 1993 New York architect Rex Heuermann charged with murders of Jessica Taylor in 2011 and Sandra Costilla in 1993, expanding Gilgo Beach serial killings timeline by nearly two decades. DNA and phone records link Heuermann to victims; he pleaded not guilty and remains jailed.
Rex Heuermann Charged with Fourth Murder in Gilgo Beach Killings: What You Need to Know

Rex Heuermann Charged with Fourth Murder in Gilgo Beach Killings: What You Need to Know

Broke On: Wednesday, 17 January 2024 On January 17, 2024, Rex Heuermann was charged with the murder of Maureen Brainard-Barnes in Long Island. This marks his fourth charge related to the Gilgo Beach killings that began in 2010 and resulted in the deaths of four women whose bodies were found along a desolate beach. The charges against Heuermann have been met with mixed reactions, as some believe he is innocent while others see him as a prime suspect. Despite his previous arrests and charges, it remains to be seen if this latest charge will lead to any new evidence or breakthroughs in the case.