Kelly Rissman is a reporter at The Independent, covering politics and crime. In this role, Kelly has written about the lead-up to the 2024 election, the mysterious deaths at the Brooklyn Mirage, and the demise of the TikTok famous plastic surgeon Dr Roxy. She is particularly interested in telling stories about women and reproductive rights. Prior to joining The Independent, Kelly worked at Vanity Fair, BuzzFeed, and the BBC.