All articles tagged with #investigative journalism
Guardians’ investigation reveals that US servicemen accused of crimes in the UK are tried in US military tribunals on bases like RAF Lakenheath, where juries are fellow US personnel and victims face distinct protections, a parallel system that can retraumatize survivors and bypass British courts, sparking government reviews and broader questions about jurisdiction and accountability.
Under Skydance’s David Ellison and Bari Weiss, CBS’s 60 Minutes has been radically remade, sidelining veteran investigative reporters in favor of anti-woke voices. Critics say the overhaul weakens the program’s public-service mission, while ex-staffers plot rival investigative projects, signaling potential threats to accountability journalism even as Ellison defends newsroom independence amid broader media-merger ambitions.
Former 60 Minutes executive producer Bill Owens reportedly seeks around $50 million to launch a rival, streaming, documentary-style investigative news program led by Scott Pelley; a business plan and pitch deck have circulated despite denials, but funding and platform appetite remain uncertain as talks progress.
A Meduza/Systema investigation reveals that three foreign governesses who tutor Vladimir Putin’s youngest children are paid through a network tied to close associates, listed as 'leading translators,' and bound by contracts forbidding religious, political, or LGBT topics. The staff, required to undergo health screenings, submit daily reports, and remain largely onsite at the Valdai residence, were involved in language instruction for Ivan (born 2015) and Vladimir (born 2019). Salaries totaled about 3.5 million rubles in January 2026, with additional bonuses and cash payments, spanning 2017–2026, highlighting an opaque staffing arrangement around Putin’s family.
Powerful figures are increasingly suing media outlets before stories publish, a tactic described as lawfare that editors say threatens investigative reporting. WSJ editor Emma Tucker cites Trump-related reporting as an example of pre-publication pressure, highlighting a broader decline in global press freedom and raising concerns about truth, accountability, and the role of AI in journalism.
The Hungarian government has filed espionage charges against an investigative journalist, a move seen as press-freedom pressure ahead of the April parliamentary elections.
A Times investigation reveals Shunda Park, a vast online scam complex near Myanmar's war-torn border, where thousands from nearly 30 countries are recruited—sometimes kidnapped—and forced to run fraudulent operations from glossy office spaces adorned with motivational slogans.
ProPublica published 25 in-depth investigations over the past year covering topics such as delayed justice in Alaska, federal health agency cuts, drug pricing, online extremism, and public health crises, highlighting systemic issues and accountability.
The article reviews the top 10 documentaries of 2025, highlighting a diverse range of topics from American independence and Black art to investigative journalism, political history, and personal stories, emphasizing their relevance to current social and political issues.
An Italian investigative journalist, Sigfrido Ranucci, had his car destroyed by a bomb outside his home, in an attack linked to his reporting on organized crime, prompting widespread condemnation and concerns over press freedom in Italy.
Cover-Up, a documentary by Laura Poitras about journalist Seymour Hersh, chronicles his career uncovering US government misconduct over six decades, blending personal history with significant investigative reports and archival footage, highlighting the persistent fight for truth and accountability.
Ethan Hawke stars as a gritty Tulsa journalist in 'The Lowdown,' a noir series exploring corruption, local history, and the fight for truth, emphasizing the importance of local journalism and community character.
Ethan Hawke stars as a gritty Tulsa journalist in FX's 'The Lowdown,' a noir series that depicts his relentless pursuit of truth through physical and emotional hardships, set against a backdrop of corruption and power struggles in Oklahoma.
ESPN has assured NFL reporters that their coverage will remain unchanged despite the NFL acquiring a 10% stake in ESPN, though the increased partnership raises concerns about potential influence on journalism and editorial independence in the long term.
Bill Moyers, a renowned TV journalist and former White House press secretary known for his influential public television programs and investigative work, died at 91 in New York after a long illness. His career spanned journalism, public service, and media, earning him numerous awards and recognition for his contributions to journalism and public discourse.