Investigative Journalism | Exposing What Lies Beneath
Disabled Americans are killed by police at disproportionately high rates — but no official system tracks it. The data exists only through journalists and advocates, exposing a national accountability gap hiding in plain sight.
On a chaotic night at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront in March 2021, three shootings erupted within minutes. Amid sirens, crowds fleeing, and police rushing toward gunfire, Officer Solomon Simmons encountered 25-year-old Donovon Lynch — an innocent bystander walking back to his car. Seconds later Lynch was dead. Five years later, critical questions remain about what really happened in those final moments.
Chaos, Seconds, and a Fatal Shot Read More
Los Angeles and San Diego officials are withholding public records related to the prosecution of Giselle Farias Smiel, raising concerns about transparency and due process. Despite legal obligations under the California Public Records Act, agencies have issued denials and delays, undermining public trust and accountability in the justice system.
The Public Has a Right to Know Whether Government Agencies Followed the Law Before Taking Someone’s Freedom. Read MoreIn 2020, New York’s Law Enforcement Misconduct Investigative Office aimed to increase police accountability. However, despite substantial evidence against Officer Lane Schlesinger, including multiple misconduct referrals, the Attorney General’s 2024 report inadequately addressed the issues, reflecting political caution and institutional protection over public justice and accountability.
Why the NY Attorney General’s Office Failed to Act—Despite the Evidence Read MoreBy Michael Phillips On May 24, 2024, New York Attorney General Letitia James released a long-awaited report declaring that former New Rochelle police officer Lane Schlesinger had engaged in pattern …
Omitted by Design: How NY’s Attorney General Whitewashed a Pattern Predator’s Trail Read MoreFormer New Rochelle police officer Lane Schlesinger faced numerous misconduct complaints, including dishonest behavior and policy violations, yet remained on the force until retirement without accountability. Internal reports detailed his dangerous conduct, notably a 2021 incident in a COVID ICU, highlighting systemic failures by oversight bodies to address his actions.
Internal Affairs Knew: The Paper Trail That Should’ve Ended Schlesinger’s Career Read More