Investigators arrested Lexie Schapitl, accused of embezzling funds from a charitable organization.
Meet Lexie Schapitl, a multi-talented producer for our Washington Desk. She's the gal who's always ready to lend a hand - whether she's reporting from Capitol Hill, producing the Politics Podcast, writing the Politics newsletter, or diving into field production. During the January 6 Committee hearings, Trump's first impeachment, and the last three campaign cycles, she played a significant part.
Lexie joined our ranks back in 2017 as an intern for the Washington Desk. Before that, she honed her skills as an associate producer with our newscast unit and served as a social media manager for Vox. She also had a stint as a reporting intern with Newsday.
Born and bred in New Jersey, Lexie is a proud University of Maryland graduate. She's an avid fan of Terps basketball, Jeopardy!, musicals, and the New York Mets.
Delving deeper into her career, Lexie showed her dedication to Indigenous representation in sports by authoring an article discussing President Biden's support for an Indigenous lacrosse team for the 2028 Olympics (December 7, 2023). This involvement suggests that she's more than just a journalist; she's also passionate about using her platform to advocate for cultural and sports issues.
Lexie Schapitl, a member of our Washington Desk, has been instrumental during events like the January 6 Committee hearings, Trump's first impeachment, and recent campaign cycles. Beyond politics and general news, she demonstrated her commitment to Indigenous representation in sports by authoring an article on President Biden's support for an Indigenous lacrosse team for the 2028 Olympics (December 7, 2023), indicating her broader passion for using her platform to tackle cultural and sports issues.
