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Clare Amari

Clare Amari

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Local Investigations Fellow, The New York Times

Houston

Biography

I am a journalist and recently graduated with honors from the Columbia Journalism School. I focus on explanatory reporting and narrative storytelling, with skills in investigative techniques, audio journalism, data journalism, and reporting. Recent work has focused on racial disparities in the criminal justice system, policing and gender-based violence, and access to justice. Previously, I worked as a legal assistant in the corporate governance practice of a major international law firm. I also hold degrees in Classical languages and literature from Columbia University and the University of Oxford.

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gender, social mobility education, energy & environment international relations., immigration culture, techHousing, public policy

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I can tackle every topic from Celebrity news, politics, sports, health, religion and more.

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Total articles 214

  • Minor offense are causing dozens of high-speed chases, some fatal, by Precinct 4 deputies

    By Clare Amari, José Luis Martínez Verified, Jose Martinez, José Martinez Verified, Jose Martínez| Houston Landing Verified Deputies in Harris County Constable Precinct 4 initiated dozens of high-speed chases every year over nonviolent, low-level offenses, a Houston Landing investigation has found, resulting in at least nine fatalities since 2021 — a death toll far exceeding that of Harris County’s seven other constable precincts.

    By Clare Amari, José Luis Martínez Verified, Jose Martinez, José Martinez Verified, Jose Martínez · Houston Landing

    Feb. 27, 2025

  • Texas attorney general to join efforts to enforce state standards at Harris County Jail

    By Clare Amari, Michael Zhang Verified| Houston Landing Verified The Texas Commission on Jail Standards, the statewide regulatory body that oversees county jails, will request that the Texas Attorney General intervene in its longstanding efforts to force the Harris County Jail into compliance with minimum jail standards, according to a motion raised and approved at a commission meeting Thursday.

    By Clare Amari, Michael Zhang Verified · Houston Landing

    Feb. 07, 2025

  • ‘Safety, accountability and prevention’: Harris County DA expands domestic violence team

    By Clare Amari| Houston Landing Verified Mary McFaden, a longtime prosecutor and now chief of the Domestic Violence Bureau at the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, was not always intent on working in criminal law. While in law school, she expected to practice family law, which includes civil matters like divorces and child custody cases. But then, during an internship, she found herself representing a victim of domestic violence. That experience, McFaden said, changed everything.

    By Clare Amari · Houston Landing

    Feb. 05, 2025

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The New York Times

New York, New York, United States

+1 800-698-4637