Jacey Fortin

Jacey Fortin is a reporter on the National desk at The New York Times, covering a wide range of subjects including extreme weather, court cases, and state politics across the United States. She joined The Times in 2017 after working as a freelance reporter in Ethiopia, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Committed to journalistic ethics, she strives for fairness and accuracy in her coverage while giving subjects an opportunity to present their perspectives. With a background that includes living in Massachusetts, Arizona, South Carolina, and New York City, Jacey Fortin has built a reputation for earning the trust of her sources.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/jacey-fortin

81%

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:
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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

95%

Examples:

  • Jacey Fortin appears to maintain a neutral reporting stance in her articles, often providing context and allowing subjects to express their sides of stories.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • No conflicts of interest have been identified in Jacey Fortin's reporting.

Contradictions

82%

Examples:

  • In an article about a heat wave in the Northeast, Jacey Fortin reported temperatures reaching mid- to upper-90s, while other sources reported highs of 96 degrees and just shy of record highs. This discrepancy may be due to varying locations and measuring methods.
  • In another article covering a congressional hearing on campus protests, Ms. Fortin mentioned that university leaders testified before Congress on May 23, 2024, while protesters took over Dodd Hall at UCLA on the same day. The article also reported UCLA officials called for the dispersal of pro-Palestinian protesters after they erected barricades and established fortifications.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • In an article about Michele Fiore, accused of fraudulent fund-raising for a statue, Jacey Fortin reported that donations were allegedly used to pay political fund-raising bills and transferred to family members instead of funding the statue as promised.

Recent Articles

Justice of Peace Michele Fiore Indicted for Allegedly Misusing Charity Funds: 100% of Donations Supposedly for Police Statue Diverted to Personal Use

Justice of Peace Michele Fiore Indicted for Allegedly Misusing Charity Funds: 100% of Donations Supposedly for Police Statue Diverted to Personal Use

Broke On: Wednesday, 17 July 2024 Former Las Vegas City Councilwoman Michele Fiore, now a justice of the peace in Nye County, was indicted on federal charges for allegedly misusing donations intended for a police officers' statue. The indictment accuses Fiore of converting funds to personal use instead of creating the statue as promised. She faces up to 20 years in prison on each count if convicted.
Heat Wave of 2024: Unprecedented Early-Season Heat Traps Millions in Extreme Conditions

Heat Wave of 2024: Unprecedented Early-Season Heat Traps Millions in Extreme Conditions

Broke On: Monday, 17 June 2024 In 2024, an early and prolonged heat wave hit the Northeast and Midwest US, causing temperatures to soar above 90°F. The phenomenon, known as a heat dome, led to millions facing extreme heat advisories. Besides affecting people's comfort, the weather event impacted workers, road conditions and even caused a significant fire at Powder Monkey Fireworks. Authorities advised people to stay indoors for cooling down amidst the potential longest heat wave in decades. The summer's early and intense heat raises concerns for an already challenging COVID-19 pandemic situation.
UCLA Protests and Counterprotests: Disrupting the Educational Mission and Addressing Antisemitism

UCLA Protests and Counterprotests: Disrupting the Educational Mission and Addressing Antisemitism

Broke On: Thursday, 23 May 2024 On May 23, 2024, UCLA Chancellor Gene Block testified before Congress about campus antisemitism amidst ongoing protests and counterprotests. Pro-Palestinian protesters established a new encampment on campus after violent clashes between demonstrators and counterprotesters on April 30 resulted in over 200 arrests. The previous encampment disrupted access to classes and impaired the educational mission, leading to criticism from Republican members during Block's testimony. Jewish students have reported encountering repugnant rhetoric and images on campus, highlighting UCLA's ongoing problem with antisemitism.