Top criminal justice expert takes over DC court coverage amid Trump cases
A seasoned news-editor with multi-state experience joins DC desk to lead coverage of major federal cases. Heʼll oversee reporting of high-profile legal matters including Jan 6 and Trump-related proceedings
The Local desk welcomes John Ramsey — a high-performing news-editor from south-eastern states — to manage criminal justice and legal-affairs coverage in the nations capital
Ramsey brings top-notch skills from his work in South Carolina and Virginia newsrooms where he led many ground-breaking stories. His new role puts him at the helm of DC-area public safety coverage: focusing on both local and federal-level cases (which includes some of todays most-watched legal proceedings)
The experienced editor will guide the news teams coverage of major prosecutorial developments and law-enforcement strategies. His oversight extends to high-stakes federal cases in DC courts including the Jan 6 riot defendants and former president Donald Trumps ongoing prosecution
Weʼre delighted to announce that John Ramsey is joining the Local desk
His responsibilities include:
- Shaping criminal justice coverage across DC metro area
- Managing reporting of significant public safety issues
- Overseeing coverage of federal and local prosecution strategies
- Directing coverage of high-profile court proceedings
With his track-record of delivering impactful journalism Ramsey will strengthen the desks ability to report on complex legal matters that affect the DC community
