2012 he moved to London to become the Times European economic correspondent. In 2016 Hakim published an investigative report on genetically modified crops and pesticides. He reported that genetically modified crops have not accelerated increases on crop yields or cut down the use of pesticides. Industry response was rapid and was virulently negative toward the article. His claims were described as false and recycled, and as "wrong in about every way they could be." Another response accused him of using distorted facts and "lying." In 2023 he has been reporting on the 2020 Georgia election investigation. Personal life He is married with two children and lives in Saratoga Springs, New York. References The New York Times people People from Virginia Beach, Virginia People from Norfolk, Virginia St. John's College (Annapolis/Santa Fe) alumni Pulitzer Prize for Reporting winners American investigative journalists‎ Journalists American business and financial journalists Living people 1971 births