"Brisk pacing and well-drawn characters propel the narrative, balancing high-stakes action with an incisive exploration of journalistic ethics and the ever-shifting line between fact and fiction." Publisher's Weekly loved my new novel, SURVIVING THE LIE! www.publishersweekly.com/9781640097216

People Who Would Do A Better Job Coaching The Knicks Right Now: 1) Tom Thibodeau 2) Me 3) Curtis Sliwa 4) Literally any A.I. 5) An actual pair of Knickerbockers, like the fucking pants.

Hey! Are you one of the crazy kids who keeps trying to “speed run” a Scientology building in Hollywood? If so I wanna talk to you for a story. DMs are open.

BREAKING: L.A. prosecutor says "significant amount of child pornography" found on singer D4vd's cell phone. A preliminary hearing on murder and child sex abuse charges in killing of Celeste Rivas Hernandez will begin on May 1st. www.latimes.com/california/s...

Celeste Rivas Hernandez died after suffering two stab wounds, according to an autopsy report made public today. Her body had been dismembered and two of her fingers had been amputated, according to a gruesome M.E.'s report. Latest w/ @lacrimes.bsky.social www.latimes.com/california/s...

The best time to fire Mike Brown was before you hired him. The second best time is now.

The man responsible for a 2022 car crash that seriously hurt several L.A. sheriff's department recruits -- and left one dead -- pled guilty to vehicular manslaughter today and was spared prison time. www.latimes.com/california/s...

D4vd pled not guilty to murder, sex abuse of a minor and mutilating a corpse today, hours after L.A. D.A. Nathan Hochman said he killed 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez after she threatened to expose ongoing sex abuse. Full story w/ @lacrimes.bsky.social www.latimes.com/california/s...

BREAKING: D4vd charged with murder, sex abuse, corpse mutilation in slaying of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez www.latimes.com/california/s...

We expect Los Angeles D.A. Nathan Hochman to announce murder charges against singer D4vd in the killing of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez at a 10 a.m. press conference. Will bring you live updates.

Making us watch four more Orlando Magic games disproves Intelligent Design

Charges dropped against Torrance officers in killing of Black man who held air rifle www.latimes.com/california/s...

The only fail of the NBA Play-In Tournament is the absolute drizzling shits that is the Amazon Prime app. Sopranos Finale black out near the end of the Heat-Hornets game, randomly turns on a Mark Wahlberg movie as I try to watch Sixers-Magic today.

So … you’re all done criticizing the Play-In Tournament after tonight right?

West Coast Knicks Fan Vibe Check: "We ain't gonna do shit" -- my Burbank Italian deli guy from Brooklyn "They're pretenders" -- the guy at the Long Island-based bagel chain "I really didn't want to play the Hawks in Round 1" -- me, to my wife, as she ignores me.

Stealing from the dead: Medical Examiner's investigator pleads to theft charge www.latimes.com/california/s...

Can't wait to see all of you at Bouchercon, where I'll be celebrating the release of SURVIVING THE LIE/ If you're still mulling your Anthony ballot, my piece "Dos Caras" is eligible for Best Short Story. I'm really proud of this timely love letter to little acts of rebellion in L.A.

It is WILD how much more interesting Bullseye is across maybe 10-15 episodes of television than he ever was in the comics — where he’s a terrifying, but one note, physical threat. Daredevil: Born Again does a lot right but this may be its most surprising achievement.

NEW: Remember the 'Gladiator fight' scandal in L.A.'s juvenile halls? Nearly half of the cases @AGRobBonta brought against probation officers have fallen apart as of today. Latest w/ @rellis.bsky.social www.latimes.com/california/s...

The mere existence of this graphic is madness.

Becoming a parent means I now respond to hate mail in the Miss Rachel voice…

Really good look at the true successes and shortcomings of Mayor Bass' Inside Safe program this weekend from the indefatigble @DavidZahniser Under L.A. mayor's $300-million homeless program, 40% have returned to the street www.latimes.com/california/s...

He was willing to testify against the cartel — but ICE got to him first. A look at how the Trump administration's immigration enforcement blitz led federal prosecutors to lose a trial against two alleged drug traffickers. www.latimes.com/california/s...

The loophole that keeps a Trump loyalist serving as L.A.’s top federal prosecutor (w/ @jqwritesstuff.bsky.social @brittnymejia.bsky.social): www.latimes.com/california/s...

Parent Journalism, 2026: Interview a constitutional law professor whose all "they're strip mining American Democracy!" while the Fallout Boy dude sings the Spidey & His Amazing Friends theme in the background to distract your toddler... which you have to admit, slaps a little.

"Amateur hour at the U.S. attorney's office": Federal prosecutors in L.A. continue their unprecedented string of trial losses in protest cases. Latest from @brittnymejia.bsky.social www.latimes.com/california/s...

To whoever hacked my LinkedIn ... why bother? I've had two full-time newspaper jobs in like 17 years. I'm a very fortunate professional serial monogamist.

This Wolves-Rockets game is drunk.

Some new details on the shooting at Rihanna's house -- A police report made public this week gives the singer's first hand account of the attack, and shows the suspect told police she 'wasn't attempting murder' after shooting. My latest: www.latimes.com/california/s...

Ivana Ortiz pled not guilty to opening fire with an assault rifle at Rihanna's home. In court, a prosecutor said she squeezed off 20 rounds during the incident and easily could have caused "multiple homicides." www.latimes.com/california/s...

DTLA looking like it has a proper media corps this morning, between TV camera stakeout awaiting the verdict in the federal social media addiction trial and the mini media circus for the arraignment of the woman charged with shooting at Rihanna's house all on the same street.

🚨NEW BOOK RELEASE🚨 Enemy of My Enemy: A Daredevil Marvel Crime Novel is out now in stores and online: prhcomics.com/book/?isbn=9... Come celebrate with me and @kewandwillow.bsky.social tonight at Maple Grove for a talk w/ @charlessoule.bsky.social and signing: events.humanitix.com/book-launch-...

Happy Pub Day Alex Segura! Can't wait for the Born Again Season Premiere? Grab Alex's excellent new Daredevil novel, ENEMY OF MY ENEMY! This book is a love letter to Ol' Hornhead, full of deep cuts to tickle longtime fans, while never losing sight of Murdock's eternal struggle to define justice.

An anti-ICE protester claims LAPD blinded him during a January demonstration. Latest w/ @liborjany.bsky.social www.latimes.com/california/s...

L.A. County's court system is exploring the use of AI: Learned Hand will help civil court judges summarize motions ... and can even generate tentative rulings. There's a mix of optimism and concern brewing in the county's largest court system. My latest: www.latimes.com/california/s...

NEW: A California Highway Patrol officer was charged with murder today for his role in a fiery 2025 crash that left four dead. Officer allegedly hit victims' car at 130 mph then failed to render aid, allowing it to be hit by a second car. www.latimes.com/california/s...

Man convicted in shooting that could have caused LAPD helicopter crash. Latest w/ @liborjany.bsky.social www.latimes.com/california/s...

NEW: Florida resident Ivanna Ortiz has been charged with 14 counts -- including attempted murder, assault with a firearm and shooting at an inhabited dwelling -- for alleged shooting at Rihanna's Los Angeles home www.latimes.com/california/s...

The Florida woman suspected of shooting at Rihanna's Beverly Hills home is expected to be criminally charged today. Source tells me the singer and A$AP Rocky were in an airstream on property that was struck by bullets. Latest w/ @liborjany.bsky.social www.latimes.com/california/s...

A former Whittier detective has pled guilty in a shooting that left an unarmed man paralyzed in 2020. Under the terms of the deal, Salvador Murillo will avoid jail time, but he can no longer be a peace officer in California. www.latimes.com/california/s...

Los Angeles police fatally shoot robbery suspect at 7-Eleven www.latimes.com/california/s...

As L.A. feds find new ways to prosecute alleged 'doxxing' in court, anti-ICE protesters fear chilling effect on rapid response networks. My latest: www.latimes.com/california/s...

Thank you so much! Crazy that my debut novel is nearing its 6th birthday. If you're looking to get into the Russell Avery series, @CounterpointLLC will re-issue the first two books in my "Jersey Turnpike Noir" series this August and publish the final chapter: SURVIVING THE LIE

It's a good thing the California Post came to L.A. to bring you crucial updates you wouldn't get elsewhere like .... ... an update on a story I broke months ago ... that they've aggregated to my reporting on twice now ... nypost.com/2026/03/02/u...

BREAKING: Two Los Angeles protesters convicted of stalking ICE agent, in case some say could set ‘dangerous precedent’ about recording federal agents. Latest w/ @brittnymejia.bsky.social www.latimes.com/california/s...

A lawsuit and court transcripts we obtained paint the horrible final months allegedly suffered by a Long Beach toddler who died after L.A. County DCFS put her in the custody of her father, a felon with a child abuse conviction. Latest w/ @rellis.bsky.social www.latimes.com/california/s...

Great reporting from @brittnymejia.bsky.social on how ICE’s deportation rush is taking priority over federal criminal cases, leading to multiple dismissals including one case involving the Sinaloa cartel www.latimes.com/california/s...

Nick Reiner pleads not guilty to murder in killings of parents, Rob and Michele Reiner www.latimes.com/california/s...

Nick Reiner due back in court to enter plea on charges of murdering parents www.latimes.com/california/s...

Playboy founder's widow warns Hugh Hefner Foundation about pictures of underage girls www.latimes.com/california/s...