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Anna Schecter

Anna Schecter is the senior coordinating producer for CBS News and Stations' Crime and Public Safety Unit, based in New York. She leads a team of journalists in covering crime and public safety issues for all platforms, and also reports on air for CBS News 24/7 and CBS News and Stations programs.

She brings two decades of experience as a producer and journalist to CBS News. She previously worked for 13 years at NBC News, most recently as senior producer and head of special projects for the NBC News Investigative Unit. During her tenure at NBC, she oversaw multiplatform investigative projects featured on "NBC Nightly News," "Today," "Dateline" and NBCNews.com. She was also a regular contributor to NBC News Now and MSNBC.

Before that, she was a producer with the ABC News Investigative Unit, where she produced impactful investigative reports for "20/20," "Nightline," "World News Tonight" and "Good Morning America."

Her work has earned her numerous journalism honors, including a Peabody Award, a George Polk Award, and several News & Documentary Emmys.

Grand jury formally indicts alleged Georgia school shooter, father

A grand jury handed down dozens of charges Thursday for the alleged Apalachee High School shooter and his father, also accused in connection with the deadliest school shooting in Georgia's history.

Oct 17

Shooting At Apalachee High School In Winder, Georgia Leaves 4 Dead

Notebook of alleged Georgia school shooter revealed in court hearing

The case against the alleged Apalachee High School shooter's father can proceed, a judge ruled Wednesday.

Oct 16

Guns for sale on social media despite Meta's policies against it

Glocks, military-style rifles and "ghost guns" have all been advertised for sale on easily accessible sites like Facebook and Instagram, a new report finds.

Oct 7

What's known about the suspect accused of targeting Trump on golf course

Ryan Wesley Routh was allegedly armed with an AK-47-style rifle in an apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.

Sep 17

Former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump takes part in a town hall moderated by Fox News broadcaster Sean Hannity at the New Holland Arena in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on September 4, 2024.

Trump is safe after incident being investigated as assassination attempt

Former President Donald Trump is "safe and unharmed" and a suspect is in custody after allegedly pointing a high-powered rifle through golf course fence, officials said.

Sep 16

Where does Tim Walz stand on guns and gun control? Here's his record.

Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz once had an "A" rating from the NRA. Now, he has an "F." Here's what he's said about his views on gun laws.

Aug 7

BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA - July 13: Members of law enforcement

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After Trump shooting, calls for violence and civil war spiked online

The day after the shooting at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania, the internet saw a huge spike in calls for violence, and in particular an increase in calls for a modern-day civil war, researchers say.

Aug 7

Sonya Massey's mother pleaded "I don't want you to hurt her" in 911 call

The mother of Sonya Massey called 911 asking for help for her daughter but told the dispatcher that she was worried police might hurt her, according to new recordings.

Jul 31

Officer charged in Massey shooting had disciplinary record: "Acting like a bully"

Sean Grayson, the now-fired Illinois sheriff's deputy charged with killing 36-year-old Sonya Massey in her own home, had a disciplinary file that included accusations of bullying and abuse of power, records obtained by CBS News show.

Jul 29

Sniper took picture of Trump rally shooter before attack, source says

The sniper radioed to a command post, according to a local law enforcement officer.

Jul 17

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