Jamal Andress
Jamal Andress
Culture Reporter
Jamal Andress is the justice correspondent for Scripps News. He has found a home in criminal and social justice reporting — focusing largely on incarcerated and marginalized communities. Most recently, Jamal has told stories around police violence and civil unrest, interviewing George Floyd's family, U.S. Senator Cory Booker and dozens of protesters, activists and police officers around the country. Jamal has covered the high-profile trials of Derek Chauvin, R. Kelly, Alex Jones and others. Jamal Andress is a Missouri Tiger and proud Girl Dad. He lives in Dallas, TX with his wife and two daughters.
Recent Work
More states pushing 'Clean Slate' legislation to clear former convicts
Study: Officer's first 45 words in traffic stop could predict outcome
Mississippi police officer shoots 11-year-old after he calls for help
3 years after George Floyd's death, where does police reform stand?
Gifted students competing in science fair inspire hope for future
Pandemic inmate policy not the cause of increased crime
Empowered youth take a stand against gun violence and confront trauma
Victims of Texas mall shooting include at least 3 children
Police say they have no leads in search for Texas shooting suspect
Ex-officer who fatally shot Breonna Taylor hired elsewhere in Kentucky
More prosecutors are looking to charge parents of criminals
Texas gov. may pardon Army sergeant convicted of killing protester
Body cam footage shows shooting death of 17-year-old Dalaneo Martin
7 California officers charged in death of LA motorist caught on video
Donald Trump's threats toward Black prosecutors spark violence worries
The sharp contrast between responses to Uvalde and Nashville shootings
New report shows miscount of in-custody police deaths
Video of Irvo Otieno's death released by Virginia prosecutors
East Palestine families, business owners worry for uncertain future
Malcolm X's family files $100M lawsuit against NYPD, CIA and FBI
2022 had the most deaths by police officers since 2015
Calls grow for Raleigh officers to be charged in arrest-related death
US depends on prison labor, but is slow to mandate fair conditions
Schools are adding strategies to respond to shootings
Criminals now targeting zoo animals
Mourners call for police reform at Tyre Nichols' funeral
Seven officers disciplined in Tyre Nichols' death
Memphis' SCORPION Unit under review after Tyre Nichols' death
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