"Investigators initially identified the suspect, 23-year-old Robin Westman, using he/him pronouns. But later reporting revealed that Westman had petitioned for a name change from Robert to Robin in 2020 and that federal officials had referred to Westman as transgender. The AP reported on the name change, but added that Westman's gender identity wasn't clear."
""I don't ever want to be so far away from the actual news that I can't jump in and edit a story or be involved in a spot conversation," Bratton told VCON's audience. "I don't want ever to be making (style) decisions without thinking about the choices that our reporters and editors are making every single day. I go to all of our global news meetings here in New York. A lot of times, I'm just listening; sometimes, I'm speaking.""
Anna Jo Bratton manages the Associated Press Stylebook and updates guidance as news breaks around the world. Bratton joined AP in 2007, moving from politics reporting into multiple editing roles. She attends global news meetings in New York to stay connected to reporters' choices and newsroom realities. Breaking incidents can prompt immediate style guidance, illustrated by the Minneapolis Catholic school shooting that raised questions about a suspect's name change and gender identity. The AP reported the name change while noting uncertainty about gender identity. Bratton emphasized being involved in newsroom conversations to make informed, timely editorial decisions.
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