The Washington Post made a key-addition to its newsroom staff this week. Jeremy Roebuck joins the paper as Department of Justice correspondent; bringing his well-known expertise to this important beat
Phil Rucker (National Editor)‚ Amy Fiscus (Deputy National Editor)‚ and Debbi Wilgoren (Justice and Immigration Editor) shared the news about hiring a new team member with extensive know-how in federal reporting. The announcement highlights Roebucks credentials – he spent roughly ten years at The Philadelphia Inquirer where he managed the papers “Power and Corruption“ coverage area
At his previous workplace Roebuck focused on high-profile cases that connected politics with legal matters (a beat that required quick responses and deep understanding of law-enforcement). His work covered various aspects of federal courts operations; making him a perfect match for covering DOJ-related topics at the Post