Campbell Robertson,
Campbell Robertson is a reporter for The New York Times, focusing on the Delaware, District of Columbia, Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia areas. He has covered politics and crime as well as mass shootings and industrial disasters. His work has taken him to the streets of Philadelphia and the hollows of West Virginia. Robertson is interested in how people view the failings of institutions such as local police departments or federal regulators, and what they do to address these issues, both positively and negatively. He has lived in New Orleans for nearly a decade, covering the city and the Deep South. In 2008-09, he reported from Iraq after previous stints on the Culture and Metro desks. Born and raised in Alabama, Robertson is committed to upholding The Times' Ethical Journalism Handbook standards.
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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.
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- The author appears to maintain a neutral tone in their reporting without showing any clear preference or favoritism towards any particular individual or group.
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- The author has not disclosed any potential conflicts of interest in their reporting.
Contradictions
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- > The gunman used a nearby warehouse as his vantage point, which was not secured by local law enforcement. > None of the local law enforcement agencies interviewed reported being given responsibility for watching the zone outside the Secret Service's security perimeter.
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Recent Articles
Former President Trump Survives Assassination Attempt: New Details Emerge on Security Failures and Responsibility Breakdowns
Broke On: Tuesday, 23 July 2024During a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024, former President Trump survived an assassination attempt by Thomas Matthew Crooks who fired shots from a nearby warehouse roof undetected. Security lapses led to the tragic event as local police were responsible for securing the roof but left their posts to search for Crooks on foot. The Secret Service failed to place law enforcement personnel on the roof, leading to Colonel Paris' resignation and calls for increased cooperation between local and federal agencies. 
Former President Trump's Reactions During Assassination Attempt at Rally: A Security Failure?
Broke On: Friday, 19 July 2024During his July 15, 2024 rally in Pennsylvania, Former President Trump's actions after an assassination attempt endangered his life and Secret Service agents by defying standard protocol. Instead of staying low as instructed, he stood tall and gestured aggressively. 
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. 
Former President Trump Narrowly Escapes Assassination Attempt at Political Rally: Suspect Identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks
Broke On: Sunday, 14 July 2024Former President Donald Trump came close to being assassinated at a rally in November by 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks from Pennsylvania. The suspected gunman, with no known mental health issues or prior threats, used an AR-15 rifle purchased by his father to shoot from a rooftop. Authorities are investigating this as potential domestic terrorism after discovering explosives in Crooks' vehicle. Despite registering as a Republican and donating to a Democratic group, Crooks' motives remain unclear. 
Former President Trump Survives Shooting at Pennsylvania Rally: One Dead, Two Critically Injured
Broke On: Sunday, 14 July 2024Former President Donald Trump was injured in a shooting incident at the Butler Farm Show Grounds in Pennsylvania on July 14, 2024. One person was killed and two, including Trump, were critically injured. Thomas Matthew Crooks, a 20-year-old man from Bethel Park, is identified as the shooter. The FBI is investigating the incident as an act of domestic terrorism. 
Former President Trump Survives Assassination Attempt at Pennsylvania Rally: One Firefighter Killed, Gunman Identified
Broke On: Sunday, 14 July 2024Former President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally on July 13, 2024. One person, firefighter Corey Comperatore, was killed and two others critically injured. The gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, carried an AR-15-type rifle and opened fire as Trump spoke. Explosives were found in Crooks' car and bomb-making materials at his home. The FBI is investigating this incident as an assassination attempt. 
Mayor Parker's Mission to Eliminate Kensington's Drug Crisis: A Complex Challenge
Broke On: Tuesday, 07 May 2024Newly elected Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker aims to eliminate Kensington, a notoriously drug-plagued neighborhood, as the city's narcotics destination. Despite past efforts and previous encampment clearances, drug use and dealing persist. Parker's plan includes bringing in housing and intake centers for those struggling with addiction while facing opposition over the use of the National Guard.