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Meg O'Connor

Meg O'Connor is a freelance journalist for Miami New Times. She moved to Miami from New York after earning a master's degree in investigative journalism from Columbia University. She previously worked for CNN's Investigative Unit.

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Sexual Assault Is the Most Publicly Reported Crime on Cruises, but Companies Say It's Rare

By Meg O'Connor
Apr 9, 2019

Jane woke up early. It was five days into the cruise, and the Celebrity Summit would be docked in Bermuda for the rest of the day before setting sail for New Jersey. The night before, the 19-year-old had gone to a show with her parents and her childhood best friend...
Woman in Viral Miami-Dade Police Arrest Video Speaks Out UPDATED

By Meg O'Connor
Mar 14, 2019

"He made me feel like nothing," Loving says. "I don't feel safe anymore. I cry every day. I have kids, and I wonder, Who will protect them if something would happen to them? I could never call the police again."
Video: Miami-Dade Police Violently Arrest Black Woman Who Called for Help

By Meg O'Connor
Mar 14, 2019

A disturbing video shared on social media last night shows several Miami-Dade Police officers violently arresting a black woman who had called for help after someone pulled a gun on her and her daughter. Juan Perez, a spokesperson for the department, said on Twitter that the officer involved has been relieved of duty and the incident is being investigated.
South Florida Proud Boy Named in Roger Stone Case Has Ties to Turning Point USA

By Jerry Iannelli and Meg O'Connor
Feb 25, 2019

Last week, notorious right-wing provocateur and misinformation artist Roger Stone sat in a Washington, D.C. courtroom and stated that a team of Florida-based "volunteers" runs his social-media accounts, handles his cell-phone, and "revolves" in and out of his home. Stone listed three well known members of the Proud Boys extremist...
Roger Stone Admits Extensive Ties to Extremist Group Florida Proud Boys in Court

By Jerry Iannelli and Meg O'Connor
Feb 21, 2019

Roger Stone today is sitting in a D.C. federal court begging a judge not to crack down on him for being, well, Roger Stone. The Fort Lauderdale resident was arrested last month as part of Robert Mueller's investigation into alleged ties between the Trump administration and Russian hackers.

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