2007 Arlene Award for Articles That Make A Difference
"True Crimes, False Confessions" --O, The Oprah Magazine
This compelling narrative shed light on the little known phenomenon of false confessions, educated policymakers and helped advance the work of the Innocence Project. The article influenced legislators in two states--and possibly others--to pass laws making it easier for defendants who have confessed to obtain post-conviction DNA evidence.
This compelling narrative shed light on the little known phenomenon of false confessions, educated policymakers and helped advance the work of the Innocence Project. The article influenced legislators in two states--and possibly others--to pass laws making it easier for defendants who have confessed to obtain post-conviction DNA evidence.
2006 ASJA Outstanding Business Article
"He Took On The Whole Power Tool Industry" -- Inc. Magazine
A hobbyist woodworker invents a power tool that would prevent thousands of disfiguring accidents each year. The industry was not only uninterested in licensing it, they wanted to guarantee his invention never saw the light of day. Thank goodness they failed.
A hobbyist woodworker invents a power tool that would prevent thousands of disfiguring accidents each year. The industry was not only uninterested in licensing it, they wanted to guarantee his invention never saw the light of day. Thank goodness they failed.
2004 ASJA June Roth Memorial Award for Medical Journalism
"Genetic Roulette" -- O, The Oprah Magazine
This is the story of a family facing a devastating genetic illness and the individual struggles of each member to decide whether to have the test that would reveal whether he or she was destined to develop the disease. The ASJA Awards Committee judges said that the story conveyed heartache without pathos to lucidly explain the science behind genetic testing and to engagingly carry the reader from the story of one compelling character to the next.
This is the story of a family facing a devastating genetic illness and the individual struggles of each member to decide whether to have the test that would reveal whether he or she was destined to develop the disease. The ASJA Awards Committee judges said that the story conveyed heartache without pathos to lucidly explain the science behind genetic testing and to engagingly carry the reader from the story of one compelling character to the next.
2003 ASJA Outstanding Article Award for Reporting on a Significant Topic
"The Devil You Know" -- Los Angeles Times Magazine
Highlighting the tragic inadequacies of California rape law through the story of a well-drawn, sympathetic character who fought successfully to change them.
Highlighting the tragic inadequacies of California rape law through the story of a well-drawn, sympathetic character who fought successfully to change them.
2000 National Council on Crime & Delinquency PASS Award
"Hard Time" -- Essence Magazine
A mother of three is sentenced to nearly 20 years in federal prison. Her crime? Refusing to provide evidence to authorities she insists she did not have.
A mother of three is sentenced to nearly 20 years in federal prison. Her crime? Refusing to provide evidence to authorities she insists she did not have.
