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Author:
Paul Pringle
Publisher:
Celadon Books
Date:
July 19, 2022
In April 2016, a salacious tip arrived at the L.A. Times to reporter Paul Pringle: a drug overdose at a fancy hotel involving one of the University of Southern Californiaâs shiniest starsâDr. Carmen Puliafito, the head of the prestigious medical school. Pringle, whoâd long done battle with USC and its almost impenetrable culture of silence, knew reporting the story wouldnât be a walk in the park. USC is one of the biggest employers in L.A., and it casts a long shadow.
What The Reviewers Say
Pringle’s fast-paced book is a master class in investigative journalism, explaining how a reporter wrestles information and documents from reluctant sources and government officials. It is a stark look at the weakening of local news, especially at The Los Angeles Times.
... part exposé, part primer on investigative journalism, part saga about the abuse of power. At its heart, it is the story of a whistleblower and a newsroom trying to do the right thing against great odds.
Behind-the-scenes account.
... a powerful and genuinely original addition to the investigative journalism genre.
