Katie Benner

Katie Benner is an American reporter for The New York Times, specializing in covering the United States Department of Justice. She grew up in Vermont and attended Bowdoin College, majoring in English. After graduating in 1999, she moved to Beijing to teach English and wrote freelance for the Beijing Review. In the aftermath of the September 11 attacks, Benner began collecting information on how the event affected American expatriates, which led to her pitching the idea to the Portland Press Herald. This marked the beginning of her U.S. journalistic career. Benner's expertise and reporting skills have made her an integral part of The New York Times, providing insightful coverage on the Department of Justice and its related matters.