crime

December 11, 2023

H Street’s Decline: An Empty Promise of Urban Renewal

Two decades of reinvestment, yet crime is on the rise. H Street in DC was once a success story, but progress has stalled.

By Luke De Cresce

December 10, 2023

Could Responsible Reporting Make Your Community Safer?

The sensationalism inherent in local news coverage often leads to an inflated public perception of crime rates.

By Kate Mays

December 4, 2023

Malibu Crash Suspect Accused of Killing 4 College Students Released on $4 Million Bond

Fraser Michael Bohm, 22, faces charges of four counts of murder and four counts of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence, after a Malibu crash on the Pacific Coast Highway that claimed the lives of four Pepperdine University women.

By Christen Keogh

November 15, 2023

Rush To Report: How The 24/7 News Cycle Influences the Public’s Perception of Crime

“The degree of acute stress following the Boston Marathon bombings was compared for those directly exposed to the event and those exposed through media coverage.”

By Christen Keogh

January 4, 2023

Undercover Reporting on Shein Raises Ethical Questions

(HACKENSACK, N.J.) — Fast-fashion brand Shein is a Chinese online clothing retailer founded in 2012 and famously known for its […]

By Melanie Lewis