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CNN Hires Former FBI and NYPD Official as Chief Law Enforcement and Intelligence Analyst

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John Miller, a seasoned journalist and law enforcement expert, has joined CNN as chief law enforcement and intelligence analyst. Miller has a distinguished career that spans both journalism and law enforcement, having worked at the FBI, ABC News, CBS News, and most recently as the deputy commissioner of intelligence and counterterrorism for the New York Police Department. His extensive experience in covering high-profile events, including the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and conducting interviews with key figures like Osama bin Laden, will bring a unique perspective to CNN's news coverage.

Key Takeaways:

  • John Miller, a former FBI and NYPD official, has been appointed as CNN's chief law enforcement and intelligence analyst, bringing over two decades of experience in both law enforcement and journalism.
  • Miller has worked at ABC News, CBS News, and the New York Police Department, where he served as deputy commissioner of intelligence and counterterrorism.
  • He has covered high-profile events, including the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and conducted an interview with Osama bin Laden in the 1990s.
  • Miller's book, "The Cell: Inside the 9/11 Plot," co-authored with Michael Stone, provides insight into his expertise on counterterrorism and law enforcement.
  • As a journalist, Miller has worked with prominent networks, including ABC News, CBS News, and NBC News, and has also worked as a correspondent for The New York Times and Wall Street Journal.
  • Miller's appointment is seen as a move by CNN's CEO, Chris Licht, to offer more news and less opinion, and to attract high-profile talent to the network.

Statistics:

  • 22 years of combined experience in law enforcement and journalism (FBI and NYPD: 15 years, ABC News: 3 years, CBS News: 4 years).
  • 15 years of experience working at the FBI, including conducts an interview with Osama bin Laden in the 1990s.
  • 4 years of experience as deputy commissioner of intelligence and counterterrorism for the New York Police Department.
  • 2 books co-authored, including "The Cell: Inside the 9/11 Plot."
  • 5 major news networks worked with, including ABC News, CBS News, NBC News, The New York Times, and Wall Street Journal.

Sources:

  • AP news wire
  • The New York Police Department
  • ABC News
  • CBS News
  • The New York Times
  • Wall Street Journal
  • "The Cell: Inside the 9/11 Plot" (book)

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