Aimee Ortiz
Aimee Ortiz is a reporter for The New York Times covering breaking news and other topics. She joined The Times in 2019 as a general assignment reporter, later working as the tips reporter before returning to the breaking news department in 2023. Prior to The Times, she worked at The Boston Globe as a reporter and digital producer. Aimee graduated from Boston University with a degree in journalism and is a New Jersey native, fluent Spanish speaker, and voracious reader. She is an active member of the Times Guild, the newsroom union, and identifies herself as a New York Times reporter when working. Aimee follows The New York Times' ethics policy and can be contacted at [aimee.ortiz@nytimes.com](mailto:aimee.ortiz@nytimes.com) or through LinkedIn.
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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
86%
Examples:
- Omitting important information about the AT&T data breach.
- Use of emotional manipulation in describing data breach at AT&T.
- Using vague phrases to avoid providing specific details about the compromised data.
Conflicts of Interest
54%
Examples:
- Failure to mention contact with law enforcement or other authorities regarding the AT&T data breach.
- Not disclosing information that could help readers protect themselves from identity theft and fraud.
Contradictions
86%
Examples:
- Incorrect statement that Josiah Malachi Kilman was a student at Campbellsville University when he died.
- Misleading statement about the alignment of Brood XIX and Brood XIII in 2023.
Deceptions
48%
Examples:
- Misleading title regarding arrest in Campbellsville University student's killing.
- Sensationalism in describing the case of Josiah Malachi Kilman's killing.
Recent Articles
Ugly but Victorious: Wild Thang, the Eight-Year-Old Pekingese with a Past, Wins World's Ugliest Dog Contest
Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024Wild Thang, an eight-year-old pekingese with a history of canine distemper, wins the World's Ugliest Dog contest at the 2024 Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma, California. The competition features dogs from shelters who have been adopted. Wild Thang's owner receives $5,000 and an appearance on NBC's Today show. A 14-year-old pug named Rome is the runner-up, and a rescued mixed-breed dog named Daisy Mae takes third place. 
Burlington Police Apologize for Mock Shooting Scenario that Distressed High School Students
Broke On: Friday, 07 June 2024On June 7, 2024, Burlington Police Department apologized for a mock shooting exercise during a high school field trip visit to their station. Students were unexpectedly exposed to gunshot sounds and masked individuals, causing distress. The incident resulted from miscommunication between school and police officials about the planned scenario. 
Actor Johnny Wactor Shot and Killed in Los Angeles: Community Mourns the Loss of General Hospital Star
Broke On: Monday, 27 May 2024Beloved 'General Hospital' actor Johnny Wactor was tragically killed in Los Angeles on May 27, 2024, after attempting to stop catalytic converter thieves. The suspects remain at large and the LAPD urges anyone with information to call. Wactor's ex-fiancée pleaded with them to 'shot the right guy,' while his co-stars mourned his loss and highlighted rising crime in LA. 
Denver Metro Area Braces for Strong Storm System with Flight Delays and Power Outages at DIA and Xcel Energy Shuts Off Power to Thousands of Customers in Colorado
Broke On: Saturday, 06 April 2024A powerful storm system threatens Denver with 100 mph winds, causing flight delays and cancellations, power outages and travel disruptions for thousands of passengers. 
AT&T Resets Passcodes of 7.6 Million Customers After Personal Information Leak
Broke On: Sunday, 31 March 2024AT&T, a multinational telecommunications company headquartered in Dallas, Texas announced on Saturday that it had reset the passcodes of 7.6 million customers after discovering their personal information was leaked online. The breach affected 73 million accounts including current and former account holders. 
Campbellsville University Student Dies After Being Found Unresponsive in Dorm Room; Charles E. Escalera Arrested for Murder
Broke On: Saturday, 24 February 2024On February 24th, a student at Campbellsville University died after being found unresponsive in his dorm room. Charles E. Escalera was arrested for the murder of Josiah Malachi Kilman. The university is grieving and taking measures to protect students and community members. 
Double Cicada Emergence in 2024: Broods XIX and XIII Set to Mate and Lay Millions of Eggs Across Multiple States
Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024In 2024, two different groups of cicadas will emerge across multiple states with the singular goal of mating and laying millions more eggs. Brood XIX will emerge in 14 Southeastern and Midwestern states while Brood XIII will emerge in five Midwestern states around the same time. This double emergence is a first since it hasn't happened for over 200 years.