Alisha Ebrahimji

Alisha Ebrahimji is a skilled and experienced journalist who has worked in various local news stations as a TV reporter before joining CNN Digital Worldwide. She has been focused on national and U.S. news, covering stories such as the coronavirus pandemic, internet culture, cold cases, and stories about the wrongfully convicted. Ebrahimji is an Emmy-nominated journalist and an Associated Press award recipient. She has also received an Edward R. Murrow Award for her work in Bihar, India. At CNN, she has reported on high-profile cases like the Alec Baldwin 'Rust' shooting case and the death of Dvontaye Mitchell while maintaining a neutral tone in her articles. In addition to her journalistic achievements, Ebrahimji has worked at WFAA-TV in Dallas, Texas and has spent time as a TV reporter in Norfolk, Virginia and Phoenix, Arizona.

Biography:  https://www.cnn.com/profiles/alisha-ebrahimji

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

98%

Examples:

  • Alisha Ebrahimji tends to report news with a neutral tone.
  • She has covered topics such as the Alec Baldwin 'Rust' shooting case and the death of Dvontaye Mitchell, presenting both sides of the stories without showing any personal bias.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

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

Contradictions

90%

Examples:

  • In her article about Dvontaye Mitchell's death, Ebrahimji reports that the medical examiner determined his death to be a homicide but further tests were being conducted. This highlights a contradiction in the investigation.
  • In her report on the police shooting of a New York teen holding an imitation firearm, Ebrahimji mentions that one officer tackled and punched the teenager, while another officer fired a single shot, killing him. This raises questions about the use of force by law enforcement.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • Ebrahimji does not employ deceptive practices in her reporting.

Recent Articles

Seattle Police Officer Fired for Derogatory Comments About Indian Grad Student's Death

Seattle Police Officer Fired for Derogatory Comments About Indian Grad Student's Death

Broke On: Thursday, 19 January 2023 Seattle Police Officer Daniel Auderer was fired for derogatory comments about the death of Jaahnavi Kandula, a 23-year-old Indian graduate student killed by a police S.U.V., despite his intentions being unintentional. His remarks, including calling her life 'limited in value,' caused public outrage and protests in Seattle and India. Interim Police Chief Sue Rahr terminated Auderer due to the comments' damaging impact on community trust.
Security Guards at Milwaukee's Hyatt Regency Hotel Pinned Down and Killed Black Man, Dvontaye Mitchell: Family Demands Justice

Security Guards at Milwaukee's Hyatt Regency Hotel Pinned Down and Killed Black Man, Dvontaye Mitchell: Family Demands Justice

Broke On: Sunday, 30 June 2024 A Black man, Dvontaye Mitchell, died outside Milwaukee's Hyatt Regency hotel after being pinned down by security guards during an altercation. Comparisons to George Floyd's death due to a guard's positioning have sparked demands for justice from Mitchell's family and civil rights attorney Ben Crump. The exact circumstances leading up to the incident are unclear, but investigations are ongoing, and no charges have been filed against the guards involved. Mitchell was known for his love of family gatherings, music, cooking, and being by the water. The Hyatt Regency has suspended employees involved and initiated a full investigation.
Fatal Shooting of a 13-Year-Old Boy with a Pellet Gun That Looks Like a Real Glock 17 Gen 5

Fatal Shooting of a 13-Year-Old Boy with a Pellet Gun That Looks Like a Real Glock 17 Gen 5

Broke On: Wednesday, 03 July 2024 A 13-year-old boy was fatally shot by police in upstate New York after pointing a pellet gun that closely resembles a real Glock handgun during an investigation. The incident highlights the need for improved communication and training to prevent fatal misunderstandings between law enforcement and civilians carrying replica firearms.
Alec Baldwin's Involuntary Manslaughter Trial: Judge Denies Motion to Dismiss Amid Alleged Prosecutorial Misconduct

Alec Baldwin's Involuntary Manslaughter Trial: Judge Denies Motion to Dismiss Amid Alleged Prosecutorial Misconduct

Broke On: Thursday, 21 October 2021 Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter trial for the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on 'Rust' set will proceed, as a New Mexico judge denied his motion to dismiss the case on May 25, 2024. Baldwin argued prosecutors presented false testimony and withheld evidence during grand jury proceedings but Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer found no misconduct. The trial, focusing on Baldwin's role in the incident, could set a precedent for celebrity accountability and film industry safety protocols.
Discovered Remains of Susan and Natasha Carter Identified, Larry Webb Confesses to 2000 Murders

Discovered Remains of Susan and Natasha Carter Identified, Larry Webb Confesses to 2000 Murders

Broke On: Tuesday, 08 August 2023 In a shocking confession on his deathbed, Larry Webb admitted to killing Susan Carter and her 10-year-old daughter Natasha in 2000. The bodies were found at Webb's home in Beckley, where they had been stored for over two decades. Webb confessed to shooting Susan due to financial discrepancies and killing Natasha to avoid detection. The investigation into their disappearance, which had gone cold, is ongoing with the remains currently being examined by the coroner.