Christina Coulter
Christina Coulter is a U.S. and World reporter for Fox News Digital. Email story tips to christina.coulter@fox.com. Christina is a Connecticut native based in New York City. After graduating from Marist College, she began her career covering local government, arts and culture for weekly newspapers in New York's Hudson Valley. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she backpacked through Central America improving her Spanish language skills and getting a first-hand look at the roots of America's border crisis. Back in the U.S., she covered the restaurant scenes in Atlanta and Los Angeles and reported on crime and courts in New York and Connecticut. As a breaking news reporter in New York City at The Daily Mail and NBC Universal's Oxygen Network, she covered high-profile cases and celebrity scandals, including the disappearance of Gabby Petito, the fatal Alec Baldwin shooting on the set of “Rust,” the murder trial of accused doomsday cult mom Lori Vallow and the sex trafficking charges against R. Kelly.
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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
90%
Examples:
- The author has a slight tendency to use sensationalist language and dehumanize certain subjects.
- There is an instance of the author using misleading information in the title of an article.
Conflicts of Interest
62%
Examples:
- In one article, the author seems to imply that Nadia Vitels had been living abroad for some time and may have left the country due to its current state of affairs.
Contradictions
81%
Examples:
- The cause of death for Nadia Vitels was determined to be blunt-force trauma, but the article refers to her as being allegedly killed and stuffed in a duffel bag.
- The timing of when Thomas Matthew Crooks was spotted before the assassination attempt varies between articles.
- Thomas Matthew Crooks' place of work was described differently in two articles.
Deceptions
62%
Examples:
- The article states that Jordan Willis had no idea about his friend's deaths and slept for nearly 48 hours after the party. However, this contradicts statements made by Harrington's father who says that he believes Jordan played a part in their deaths somehow.
- The title of one article mentions that three Kansas City Chiefs fans were found dead, but it does not mention anything about Jordan Willis being involved or having any connection to their deaths.
Recent Articles
SWAT Team Warned of Trump Shooter Hours Before Assassination Attempt: Communication Failures and Lack of Planning
Broke On: Monday, 29 July 2024During a rally at the Butler Farm Show in Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024, Former President Donald Trump was shot by Thomas Matthew Crooks. Early warnings of Crooks' suspicious behavior were reported to local SWAT team members hours before the incident but communication failures between law enforcement agencies and the Secret Service prevented effective action. Despite these lapses, Crooks managed to climb onto a building roof and open fire, wounding Trump and killing one person while critically injuring two others. The aftermath led to Director Kimberly Cheatle's resignation from the Secret Service due to criticism over lack of planning and communication. 
Mystery Surrounds Motive of Man Who Gained Rooftop Access and Wounded Former President Trump with an AR-Style Rifle
Broke On: Tuesday, 16 July 2024Former President Trump survived an assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally in July 2024. Suspect Thomas Matthew Crooks, described as quiet and intelligent, gained roof access and shot Trump with an AR-style rifle. Motive unclear despite extensive investigation. 
FBI Uses Israeli Tech to Extract Information from Trump Shooter's Phone in 40 Minutes
Broke On: Sunday, 14 July 2024The FBI used Israeli tech firm Cellebrite to extract information from Thomas Matthew Crooks' phone within 40 minutes after he attempted to assassinate former President Trump at a Pennsylvania rally, killing one person and injuring two others. The investigation found that Crooks had legally purchased the assault rifle used in the attack from his father's arsenal. Reports suggest US intelligence had detected an Iranian plot against Trump prior to the event, but it's unclear if this information was shared with local law enforcement agencies beforehand. 
Record-Breaking Travel Volumes: 71 Million People to Hit the Roads and Skies for Fourth of July, AAA Predicts
Broke On: Tuesday, 02 July 2024Approximately 71 million people are expected to travel during the Fourth of July holiday, a 5% increase from last year and an 8% increase from 2019. Around 60.6 million will travel by car, and over 32 million will fly, with lower-than-average airfare contributing to the surge in flyers. Despite higher costs and delays, three quarters of people prioritize the best travel experience over cost. 
Two Squatters Arrested in Multi-State Manhunt for Woman's Murder in NYC Apartment
Broke On: Friday, 22 March 2024A multi-state manhunt is underway for two reported squatters accused of killing a woman inside an New York City apartment. Nadia Vitels was found dead inside her new apartment on East 31st Street near the intersection of 3rd Avenue on March 14, and two people tied to the death were captured in York, Pennsylvania by the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force and New York Police Department. 
Three Kansas City Chiefs Fans Found Dead After Watch Party: Was Exposed to a Drug?
Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024Three Kansas City Chiefs fans died after attending a watch party and being exposed to an unknown drug. The deaths occurred in freezing temperatures on January 9, according to Dr. Caleb Alexander of Johns Hopkins University.