Rebekah Riess

Rebekah Riess is a News Editor at the National Content Center responsible for newsgathering and providing editorial guidance for stories in the United States and Canada. She has a strong background in news editing and has previously worked as an assignment editor in Dallas and at Germany’s ZDF. Rebekah joined CNN in 2019 and has been instrumental in guiding the newsroom's coverage of major stories such as the NYPD officer attack, the Turks and Caicos ammunition case, and the Florida bus crash. Her reporting focuses on providing accurate and timely information to readers while also highlighting important issues that affect communities across the country.

Biography:  https://www.cnn.com/profiles/rebekah-riess

63%

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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

85%

Examples:

  • The author defends the use of the term 'cold, dark, and windy morning' to describe the conditions during the officer's death, which could be seen as sensationalist.
  • The author uses sensationalist language such as 'horrific abuse' and 'deep lacerations', which are not supported by any evidence presented in the article.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • The author uses sensationalist language such as 'horrific abuse' and 'deep lacerations', which are not supported by any evidence presented in the article.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Jaremy Smith approached Officer Hare's passenger side window and pulled out a firearm. He then walked to the driver's side and shot Officer Hare again before pushing him into the passenger seat of his patrol car.
  • Smith was wanted in the murder of NMSP Officer Hare and had been seen by a gas station clerk in Albuquerque around 7 a.m. Sunday morning. However, this information is not accurate as the article later reports that the assisting officer found Hare's patrol unit empty after crashing off the side of the road.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • The article mentions a disabled vehicle turned out to be a white BMW that belonged to a first responder in South Carolina who was found dead Friday evening. This information is not relevant or necessary for understanding the main story of Officer Justin Hare being killed by Jaremy Smith while trying to help him with his flat tire.
  • The article quotes interim Calexico Police Chief Armando Orozco stating that his department is actively cooperating with relevant authorities to gather more information about the New York City incident and determine the appropriate course of action. However, this statement contradicts previous reporting by CNN which stated that no charges have been filed against any individuals involved in the attack on two NYPD officers.
  • The article states that “appropriate measures” be in place as suspects in NYPD officer attack head to California, but no specifics are given about what those measures might entail. This statement is misleading as it implies that action will be taken but does not provide any details on what that action may look like or how effective it could potentially be.

Recent Articles

Two Armed and Dangerous Suspects Escape Mississippi Detention Center: Tyrekennel Collins and Dezarrious Johnson

Two Armed and Dangerous Suspects Escape Mississippi Detention Center: Tyrekennel Collins and Dezarrious Johnson

Broke On: Friday, 05 July 2024 Two armed and dangerous suspects, Tyrekennel Collins (24) and Dezarrious Johnson (18), escaped from Claiborne County Detention Center in Mississippi on July 5, 2024. They are accused of murder and aggravated assault respectively. The escapees were last seen leaving through the ceiling and outside wall of the detention center. Authorities urge citizens to take precautions for their safety while they work with the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation to locate Collins and Johnson.
Record-Breaking Travel: Over 2.9 Million Pass Through US Airport Security on May 24, 2024

Record-Breaking Travel: Over 2.9 Million Pass Through US Airport Security on May 24, 2024

Broke On: Friday, 24 May 2024 A record-breaking 2,951,163 travelers passed through US airport security checkpoints on May 24, 2024. This surpassed the previous record set in November 2023 and marked the fifth top ten busiest day in TSA history this month. Memorial Day weekend is expected to bring an estimated 43.8 million road and air travelers, with major airlines forecasting record summer travel of 271 million passengers.
Climber Falls to Her Death on Denali's 'Escalator' Route: Partner Sustains Injuries

Climber Falls to Her Death on Denali's 'Escalator' Route: Partner Sustains Injuries

Broke On: Friday, 26 April 2024 Two climbers, one from New York and her California partner, suffered a fatal fall of approximately 1,000 feet while ascending Denali National Park's Mount Johnson on Thursday night. The pair were tackling the technical route 'the Escalator,' and Robbi Mecus did not survive. Her injured partner was rescued by park rangers and flown to Talkeetna for further medical care.
Former YouTube Family Vlogger Ruby Franke Detailed Months of Child Abuse in Handwritten Journal Entries Released by Prosecutors

Former YouTube Family Vlogger Ruby Franke Detailed Months of Child Abuse in Handwritten Journal Entries Released by Prosecutors

Broke On: Tuesday, 11 July 2023 Former YouTube family vlogger Ruby Franke, who was sentenced on child abuse charges last month, detailed months of abuse in handwritten journal entries released by prosecutors. In the heavily redacted entries, she repeatedly insisted that her son was possessed by a demon and wrote about an incident where she pushed him into water and held her hand over his nose and mouth to help him. She also described how she forced one of her daughters to stand in the rain for hours as punishment.
New Mexico State Police Officer Shot and Killed by Driver During Flat Tire Assistance on Interstate 40

New Mexico State Police Officer Shot and Killed by Driver During Flat Tire Assistance on Interstate 40

Broke On: Sunday, 17 March 2024 On March 17, 2024, a New Mexico State Police officer was fatally shot by Jaremy Smith while attempting to help him with a flat tire on Interstate 40 near mile marker 318. The shooting occurred at around 5:30 am and resulted in the death of Officer Justin Hare. Smith then fled the scene, driving away in his own vehicle.
NYPD Attack by Migrants Sparks Outrage and Anger in New York City

NYPD Attack by Migrants Sparks Outrage and Anger in New York City

Broke On: Saturday, 03 February 2024 In New York City, a recent attack on two NYPD officers by migrants has sparked outrage. The decision to make the city a sanctuary for immigrants and refusing to assist federal authorities seeking their deportation has led some people to believe that this is not surprising given current policies. However, it's important for journalists and citizens of New York City to remember that these actions are illegal and should be treated as such. The decision by city leaders may have unintended consequences in the future if they continue down this path.