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Brittany Johnson

@BJohnson_TV

Emmy award-winning journalist | @wcvb Investigative Reporter | Formerly w @kcranews, @abc4utah & @cbsla | @NABJ | @NatPress | @IRE_NICAR | @csunorthridge

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Joined April 2009
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Personal news: After almost 3 amazing years at KCRA, my time is coming to an end. I am thrilled to announce that I have accepted the investigative reporter position at WCVB in Boston! I am staying within the Hearst family, which is awesome! More of my “thank you” 2 Sac ⬇️.
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MA: Revere officer misused Flock cameras to track ex, report finds Story by @BJohnson_TV Jenny Barron wcvb.com/article/revere-offi…
Internal affairs report says Revere officer used Flock cameras to track former girlfriend

Internal affairs report says Revere officer used Flock cameras to track former girlfriend

An internal affairs report found a Revere police officer accessed the city’s Flock camera network and other databases to track a former girlfriend and her family, leading to a three-day unpaid...

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Police body camera video in a fatal shooting is still under wraps. NEFAC President Gregory V. Sullivan spoke to @BJohnson_TV at @WCVB about the failings of the Massachusetts public records law. wcvb.com/article/police-body…
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UPDATE: The budget passed unanimously. Link to story —-> wcvb.com/article/17-billion-… @WCVB
Boston School Committee passes $1.7 billion budget despite concerns over spending increases

Boston School Committee passes $1.7 billion budget despite concerns over spending increases

Critics say the money may not benefit students enough.

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The Boston School Committee is poised to pass a $1.7 billion budget for Boston Public Schools during their Wednesday night meeting. So, what's in the budget? 5 Investigates' Brittany Johnson breaks it down.
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Behind the scenes with 5 Investigates: @BJohnson_TV explains how a recent report on school bus inspections came together. See the results of her work here: wcvb.com/article/school-buse…
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First On 5: Video shows the dramatic arrest of Boston worker Nasiru Ibrahim after a confrontation with a Massachusetts State Police trooper and the discovery of a modified gun. facebook.com/share/v/1F46HJH… @WCVB
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5 Investigates looks into unsafe dams in Massachusetts wcvb.com/article/5-investiga… @WCVB
5 Investigates looks into unsafe dams in Massachusetts

5 Investigates looks into unsafe dams in Massachusetts

There are nearly 3,000 dams across Massachusetts, and 5 Investigates found some of them are not only in poor condition, but the loss of property and life would be significant if they failed.

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Can she pass the taste test? @BJohnson_TV  tries some of unique flavors of #GerlysIceCream after her @cityline5  interview. Learn more about how owner @GerlyAdrien started her business and how she makes it an inclusive experience for all. wcvb.com/article/cityline-a-… #wcvb
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Thank you so much x2! I appreciate the shout out and support.
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Exciting news for a longtime @NapoliMGMT client...Congrats to @BJohnson_TV for winning not one, but TWO EMMYs -- her first in Boston! Britt is an incredible investigative reporter at @WCVB, and keeps getting better and better! #luckyagent
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Man indicted in Somerville's Charline Rosemond's 2009 cold case death wcvb.com/article/man-charged…
Man indicted in Everett woman's 2009 cold case death

Man indicted in Everett woman's 2009 cold case death

A man has been arrested and charged in the 2009 cold case slaying of an Everett, Massachusetts, woman, according to Middlesex County court documents.

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Thank you so much for having me serve as Toastmistress and Emcee for this wonderful event. It was such a beautiful night ♥️. @Whittier_Boston
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We were thrilled to have Brittany Johnson, WCVB TV Investigative Reporter (@BJohnson_TV) as our Toastmistress and Emcee for this spectacular evening. (3/5)
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Funding for a program for youth in the 'deep end' of mental health crises could be slashed in the next Massachusetts budget. The state says it's not being used enough but a program admin says that's because of bureaucratic red tape, not lack of need. wcvb.com/article/a-program-f…
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Aging bridges in Massachusetts face growing structural concerns | Click on the image to read the full story wcvb.com/article/massachuset…
Aging bridges in Massachusetts face growing structural concerns

Aging bridges in Massachusetts face growing structural concerns

"It's going to be an enormous cost for us to fix this."

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What do plea deals mean for families of homicide victims? @BJohnson_TV investigated how many cases never make it to trial in Suffolk County. More: wcvb.com/article/plea-deals-…  * * * #boston #massachusetts #newengland #crime #truecrime #crimeandcourts
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We analyzed three years of murder cases in Suffolk County and found 40% ended in plea deals. Some mothers of homicide victims say plea deals don't benefit victims & leaves families without answers -- answers they'd only get if the case went to trial. wcvb.com/article/plea-deals-…
Plea deals in murder cases can leave Mass. families without answers

Plea deals in murder cases can leave Mass. families without answers

5 Investigates analyzed murder cases filed in Suffolk County in 2016, 2017, and 2018 and found that, out of 122 murder cases, 40 percent ended in plea deals.

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NEFAC Executive Director Justin Silverman recently spoke with @BJohnson_TV at @WCVB about reporter-source confidentiality laws and the lack of protection in Massachusetts. wcvb.com/article/prosecutors… #journalism
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Prosecutors seeking journalists' information raising press freedom concerns. Story on @WCVB: wcvb.com/article/prosecutors…
Prosecutors seeking journalists' information raising press freedom concerns

Prosecutors seeking journalists' information raising press freedom concerns

Two recent high-profile cases where Massachusetts prosecutors sought to force journalists to turn over confidential material have press advocates on alert.

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BREAKING: Police are questioning 26-year-old Luigi Mangione in Altoona, Pennsylvania, as a "strong" person of interest in connection with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last week, NYC Mayor Adams said. abcnews.go.com/US/unitedheal…
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BREAKING: Police are questioning 26-year-old Luigi Mangione in Altoona, Pennsylvania, as a "strong" person of interest in connection with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last week, NYC Mayor Adams said. abcnews.go.com/US/unitedheal…

Mayor Adams provides update on manhunt for UnitedHealthcare CEO killer

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Here's what our 5 Investigates team is working on for tonight at 5 and 7 on @WCVB.
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Here's everything Massachusetts voters need to know about the election: wcvb.com/article/election-gu… If you hear of any problems at the polls, please let me know. I'm covering Election Day problems. @WCVB #wcvb #ElectionDay
Everything Mass. voters need to know about the election

Everything Mass. voters need to know about the election

Tuesday's election will decide the next president of the United States, decide which party controls Congress and could create up to 5 new laws in Massachusetts.

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Boston police rushed additional ballots to a polling location in Hyde Park that was running short. The extra ballots were due to arrive around 5:45 p.m. We’re on our way to check it out. wcvb.com/article/boston-hyde…
Police authorized to rush extra ballots to Boston polling places

Police authorized to rush extra ballots to Boston polling places

In at least one case, officers were authorized to activate their lights and sirens to get the ballots to the polling place through rush hour traffic.

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A busy polling place at Holy Name School in West Roxbury also needed to have extra ballots delivered.
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