Keegan Hamilton

Keegan Hamilton is a seasoned journalist with expertise in criminal justice and organized crime. He currently serves as the criminal justice editor at the Los Angeles Times, where he provides insightful coverage of legal matters. Prior to this role, Hamilton was an editor and correspondent at Vice News, where he covered federal law enforcement, drug policy, and organized crime. His work there included hosting the narrative podcast series 'Painkiller: America's Fentanyl Crisis,' which received a prestigious Edward R. Murrow Award for its in-depth exploration of the root causes of the recent surge in fatal overdoses linked to synthetic opioids. Hamilton also co-created and co-hosted the podcast 'Chapo: Kingpin on Trial,' which delved into the U.S. prosecution of notorious Sinaloa Cartel leader Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán-Loera. In addition to these accomplishments, Hamilton's writing has been published by esteemed outlets such as the Marshall Project, the Atlantic, and the Village Voice. He is a graduate of the University of Washington and began his career reporting for alternative weekly newspapers in Seattle and St. Louis, Missouri.

Biography:  https://www.latimes.com/people/keegan-hamilton

70%

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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

75%

Examples:

  • Keegan Hamilton is the criminal justice editor at the Los Angeles Times. He previously worked at Vice News where he covered federal law enforcement, drug policy and organized crime. This may expose him to potential conflicts of interest or influence from law enforcement and government agencies.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • Keegan Hamilton's previous work at Vice News may expose him to potential conflicts of interest or influence from law enforcement and government agencies. However, there is no direct evidence of a conflict in this article.

Contradictions

0%

Examples:

  • No contradictions found in the article.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • The article quotes the attorney for El Mayo Zambada who denies reports that his client had surrendered or been tricked onto an aircraft. This contradicts initial reports and may create confusion for readers.

Recent Articles

Co-Founders of Sinaloa Cartel, Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada and Joaquin Guzman Lopez, Arrested in Texas

Co-Founders of Sinaloa Cartel, Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada and Joaquin Guzman Lopez, Arrested in Texas

Broke On: Friday, 26 July 2024 Co-founders of the Sinaloa cartel, Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada and Joaquin Guzman Lopez, were arrested last week in a joint operation between Mexican authorities and US federal agents. The Sinaloa Cartel is responsible for drug trafficking operations globally. Zambada's arrest could potentially lead to valuable information for U.S. prosecutors if he decides to cooperate.