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www.npr.org
4 days ago
US news

Nigeria has detained a journalist who reported on corruption in a widening crackdown

Investigative journalist Daniel Ojukwu arrested and held without charge in Nigeria, sparking concerns for press freedom and safety. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
1 day ago
Media industry

The risky task of investigating corruption in wartime Ukraine

Investigative journalism plays a critical role in exposing corruption and holding those in power accountable. [ more ]
Miami Herald
3 days ago
Media industry

WLRN, CBS News Miami clinch top prizes at the 2024 Esserman-Knight Journalism Awards

Investigative journalism recognized in South Florida's Esserman-Knight Journalism Awards. [ more ]
Nieman Lab
5 months ago
Media industry

"African media houses must do more investigative reporting to stay relevant"

Manasseh Azure Awuni is the editor-in-chief of The Fourth Estate, a nonprofit, public-interest, investigative journalism project in Ghana.
Awuni discusses how he and his colleagues launched The Fourth Estate, the investigations they've produced, and the media landscape in Ghana. [ more ]
morecorruption
Above the Law
6 days ago
Law

Exposing The Wild Ethical Lapses Of The Supreme Court Is Good For Your Career

Investigative journalism uncovers Supreme Court justices receiving undisclosed lavish gifts, influencing decisions and prompting the Court's first code of conduct. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 days ago
Chicago

How a Tiny Chicago News Organization Won 2 Pulitzers

The Invisible Institute, a Chicago newsroom, won the Pulitzer Prize for audio reporting for the podcast 'You Didn't See Nothin'. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
JavaScript

Harvey Weinstein Conviction Thrown Out

The Daily podcast offers transcripts for each episode the following workday. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago
Media industry

News Shopper editor answers your questions

Investigative journalism is a priority at News Shopper with award-winning reporter Charles Thomson dedicated to in-depth investigations.
News Shopper ensures articles are proofread by content editors before being published, with some exceptions for breaking news situations. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Media industry

Anthony Insolia, Who Led the Expansion of Newsday, Dies at 98

Anthony Insolia led Newsday through a period of expansion and investigative journalism, winning multiple Pulitzer Prizes.
The Arizona Project led by Insolia and others was a pioneering effort in collaborative journalism in response to the murder of reporter Don Bolles. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
1 month ago
Media industry

Does traditional media still have clout? London Press Club holds annual media debate

The debate addressed significance of traditional media in the digital age
Panelists emphasized the role of traditional media in storytelling and investigation in the digital era. [ more ]
Nieman Lab
2 months ago
Media industry

The Boston Globe revisits an infamous murder - and confronts its own sins along the way

Charles Stuart lied about the incident in Mission Hill in 1989.
The Boston Globe's project on Carol Stuart's murder includes a podcast, documentary, and investigative series. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Media industry

Guardian named news provider of the year with awards for four reporters

The Guardian has been named news provider of the year for 2023 at the British Journalism Awards.
The newspaper was praised for its investigative journalism, coverage of under-reported stories, and commitment to social justice and environmental change. [ more ]
Nieman Lab
4 months ago
Media industry

Legal rigor meets journalistic inquiry to yield groundbreaking investigations

Mixed-mandate investigations are gaining momentum in journalism, combining OSINT investigations and legal practice.
Collaborative efforts between journalism, NGOs, and legal initiatives will prioritize ethical considerations in pursuit of truth and accountability. [ more ]
www.france24.com
1 month ago
France news

France denies supplying arms to Israel for Gaza war

France's defense minister denies supplying components for ammunition used by Israeli army in Gaza campaign.
Investigative journalists revealed Marseille-based firm Eurolinks sold Israel M27 links potentially used against civilians in Gaza. [ more ]
Harvard Gazette
2 months ago
Boston

Could troubling police, media response to Charles Stuart murder happen again? - Harvard Gazette

Reignited racial tensions after a crime in 1989 still affect the Black community in Boston.
Investigative journalists revisit a 35-year-old case involving a murder and racial tensions in Boston. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
EU data protection

Secret tribunal to hear claims police spied on Northern Ireland journalists

Allegations of UK police spying on journalists will be heard by an IPT, highlighting concerns about press freedom.
Birney and McCaffrey raised issues of potential misuse of surveillance powers by police and intelligence agencies in their case. [ more ]
emptywheel
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Ken Vogel Covers Up Rudy Giuliani and His Alleged Russian Spies - emptywheel

Ken Vogel joins Hunter Biden beat
Struggle with basic details about the investigation [ more ]
Truthout
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Trump Has 30 Days to Pay $450M in Fines and Penalties From Civil Fraud Case

Trump ordered to pay $450 million in fines for civil fraud case
Appeal unlikely to succeed as investigative journalist points out a pattern of lying to lenders [ more ]
Discover the Best Podcasts | Discover Pods
2 months ago
Podcast

The 61 Best True Crime Podcasts of All Time - Discover the Best Podcasts | Discover Pods

True crime podcasts have surged in popularity due to their appeal of mystery and storytelling.
The success of 'Serial' in 2014 significantly influenced the rise of true crime podcasts. [ more ]
time.com
5 months ago
Podcast

The 10 Best Podcasts of 2023

Podcast producers may return to more traditional formats and move away from celebrity-focused shows.
Well-researched investigative journalism and explorations of hefty topics are among the most popular types of podcasts.
The Strike Force Five podcast, featuring late-night hosts, was a standout for its comedic banter and willingness to humiliate themselves. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
Digital life

Journalist says commie sl**' account was set up in her name by far right

Investigative journalist Sian Norris was targeted by far-right trolls who created pornography profiles in her name to silence her coverage of their anti-feminist subculture.
Norris believes that deepfake images may have been used to create these accounts, raising concerns about the use of manipulated explicit content without consent.
The traditional wife movement, which Norris reported on, involves couples conforming to ultra-conservative gender roles and has garnered attention in far-right circles. [ more ]
www.berkeleyside.org
4 months ago
East Bay food

Donald Trump ordered to pay legal fees of Berkeley journalist over baseless suit

Former President Donald Trump has been ordered to pay nearly $400,000 in legal fees to The New York Times and three of its investigative reporters.
The lawsuit was filed by Trump after The New York Times published an investigation into his finances, revealing tax schemes and fraud behind his fortune.
The investigation was based on over 100,000 pages of documents, some obtained with the help of Trump's estranged niece, Mary Trump. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
5 months ago
Europe news

Russian convicted over journalist Anna Politkovskaya's murder pardoned

A man convicted for his role in the killing of investigative journalist Anna Politkovskaya has been pardoned after fighting in Ukraine.
The killing of Politkovskaya triggered an outcry in the West and highlighted the dangers of reporting in Russia under Putin.
The European Court of Human Rights found that authorities had failed to adequately investigate and find the person or persons who had ordered the murder. [ more ]
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