Dalton Bennett

Washington, D.C.

Reporter focusing on visually driven investigative stories ranging from government accountability to public corruption.

Education: The College of William and Mary, BA in Government

Dalton Bennett is a reporter and researcher with the investigations unit of The Washington Post. Since joining The Post in 2016, he has examined foreign influence campaigns, police misconduct, and most recently political appointees. Before joining The Post, Bennett worked for The Associated Press, based in Berlin, Dubai, Athens, and Bishkek covering a range of topics from conflict to a charcoal smuggling network linked to Al-Shabab. Please email credible tips and information, or send to 1301 K Street, NW, DC, 20071 or call at (202)334-5758. All held in strictest confidence.
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Latest from Dalton Bennett

Russian mercenaries closely linked with Sudan’s warring generals

But the Wagner Group and its backers in the Kremlin have much to lose if they back the wrong side.

April 22, 2023

Video of alleged beheading of Ukrainian soldier draws condemnation

An unverified video that appeared to show Russian soldiers beheading a Ukrainian prisoner of war was condemned by President Volodymyr Zelensky.

April 12, 2023

Justice Dept. will investigate leak of classified Pentagon documents

The documents outline a wealth of information about the Ukrainian and Russian militaries, and include highly sensitive analyses about China and other nations.

April 7, 2023

D.C. housing employees accused of conflicts and voucher fraud

The investigations come as agency leaders face a deadline to show federal overseers progress in combatting deficiencies identified in a scathing HUD audit.

March 30, 2023

D.C. overpays landlords millions to house the city’s poorest

The D.C. Housing Authority overpays landlords by millions of dollars every year, a Washington Post investigation found.

February 16, 2023

Timeline: It took 22 minutes for ambulance to arrive after Tyre Nichols was beaten by police

Footage released by the city of Memphis showed the kicks and baton strikes police delivered against 29-year-old.

January 28, 2023

    From Jared Kushner to Salt Bae: Here’s who Elon Musk was seen with at the World Cup

    Photos taken of Musk during the World Cup show him amid a group that included Jared Kushner, Qatari leaders and an Indian steelmaking magnate.

    December 20, 2022

    Crypto’s free-wheeling firms lured millions. FTX revealed the dangers.

    Exchanges like FTX have been fundamental to the growth of cryptocurrencies. But while they act like banks and brokers, they don't face the same oversight.

    November 16, 2022

    Alleged assailant filled blog with delusional thoughts in days before Pelosi attack

    San Francisco Bay area resident David DePape wrote that an invisible fairy had attacked an acquaintance and sometimes appeared to him in the form of a bird.

    October 29, 2022

    Alleged Russian spy arrested by Norway attended seminar on hybrid attacks

    Scenarios presented at the conference included dealing with the sabotage of an undersea gas pipeline.

    October 27, 2022