Independent Investigative Journalism & Photography

"A feisty, experienced investigative reporter..." San Francisco Examiner

2005 California First Amendment Coalition Beacon Award Winner

Projects of Note:

State Got Your Bling? - Weeks before the rest of the media found the story, James reported that the California state controller's office was illegally seizing the allegedly "unclaimed" property of millions of individuals in, and beyond, California.

The Conversion of Judge McGrath - Conservative judge switches sides in death penalty debate. Inside story of the pending execution of Michael Morales. 

Update: Jailhouse Crock - The life and times of jailhouse informant Bruce Samuelson. Did Samuelson lie to send Michael Morales to the San Quentin death chamber?

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Professional Affiliations:  

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Investigative Reporters & Editors - Click Here

Center for Investigative Reporting - Click Here

California First Amendment Coalition - Click Here 

Californians Aware - Click Here

Areas of Emphasis

          Whistleblowers

          Criminal Justice

          Socioeconomics

          Freedom of Information - Public Records Access

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