2nd Place: Mike Spencer's tale takes us deep undercover—into a defense case, his backstory as a reporter, and his personal philosophy about power, fairness and the justice we all deserve. Read More
Third Place (Tie): By exploring past cases and interviewing veteran defenders, Sean Duffy shows us how investigating for the defense can make a giant difference in people's lives.
Third Place (Tie): Veteran reporter Oliver Mackson turns his talents to investigations with higher stakes, and reflects on the power of dogged pursuit. Read More
Honorable Mention: T.W. Person's step-by-step examination of how a typical criminal case works, what can go wrong, and the vital role a defense investigator can play. Read More
Q&A: Jerry Buting and Dean Strang discuss the documentary that made them heroes, Brendan Dassey's overturned conviction, and their hopes for criminal justice reform. Read More
Q&A: Jerry Buting and Dean Strang discuss the documentary that made them heroes, Brendan Dassey's overturned conviction, and their hopes for criminal justice reform. Read More
A criminal defense investigator sheds light on why people falsely confess, how our justice system is skewed toward guilt, and what we can do to fix it. Read More
