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Award-winning Investigative Reporter in Cleveland. I like art, photography, writing & anything outdoors.

Cleveland, OH
Joined April 2013
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I was the first reporter to ID the 9/11 terrorists. Got a tip the feds were raiding a FL home. When I arrived, networks were already there. I looked up the homeowner’s number in a phone book, called & got the exclusive. he taught the terrorists to fly. Interview aired worldwide.
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It’s great that many states now have anti-SLAPP protections but some still don’t: Alabama, Alaska, Mississippi, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, South Carolina, West Virginia, Wisconsin & Wyoming. At least we’re moving in the right direction. #antislapp #pressfreedom
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On 19 News @ 6: A police officer caught on camera punching a 68-year-old man in the face has been investigated — even arrested himself.
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New synthetic opioid cychlorphine hitting Ohio streets, researcher warns - Narcan may not reverse overdose. cleveland19.com/2026/07/13/n…
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Neighbor: Suspect in fatal police shooting had falling out with woman before killing her and daughter.
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Police bodycam shows Mansfield traffic stop excessive force dispute. cleveland19.com/video/2026/0…
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The Capital Wheel is a 180-foot ferris wheel with views of the D.C. skyline, Washington Monument and U.S. Capitol from climate-controlled gondolas.
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Gaylord Marriott Hotel in D.C. #gaylordhotel
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In D.C. for the week attending the Investigative Reporters & Editors Conference. #ire2026
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Former Brooklyn police sergeant sentenced to jail for assaulting handcuffed woman. cleveland19.com/2026/06/16/f…
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Lightning show in West Park, near Cleveland.
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Dentist faces 2nd state investigation after patient’s death following tooth extraction cleveland19.com/2026/06/09/m…
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Armed security guard delivered legal letters to county commissioners’ homes. cleveland19.com/2026/06/03/a…
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County auditor under state investigation for alleged misuse of taxpayer funds. cleveland19.com/2026/05/28/m…
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County auditor accused of misusing public funds for campaign. cleveland19.com/2026/05/11/m…
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Portage County drug unit targets traffickers on turnpike, local freeways. cleveland19.com/2026/04/23/p…
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