Erik Ortiz
Senior Reporter
I cover national news. I also focus on racial injustice and social inequality, and cover aspects of the criminal justice system, including judicial misconduct and federal prisons.
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I cover national news. I also focus on racial injustice and social inequality, and cover aspects of the criminal justice system, including judicial misconduct and federal prisons.
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Latest from Erik Ortiz
Pope Francis' death leaves Catholic Church at a crossroads after he charted a progressive path
For Elijah Smith, who grew up Lutheran and Southern Baptist, Pope Francis' teachings centering on social justice and recognition of the marginalized helped to influence his decision to convert to Catholicism a year ago.
FSU shooting suspect's complex past comes to light — yet motive remains a mystery
In recent years, Phoenix Ikner became known for far-right, white supremacist rhetoric, classmates said. It’s unclear if that had any tie to the violence.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro says he hasn't heard from Trump since the arson attack
Days after an arson attack on Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s residence, Trump still has not called Shapiro or weighed in significantly to condemn the violence.
Fyre Festival 2's fate up in the air after event says it won't take place at Mexican resort
Organizers of a Fyre Festival sequel said Wednesday it will no longer take place in the Mexican resort town of Playa Del Carmen after its website momentarily announced the event had been postponed, sparking confusion among ticketholders.
Arson suspect was angry with Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro over Palestinian stance, search warrants say
Cody Balmer called 911 after the arson attack on Pennsylvania Gov.'s mansion and suggested he was upset by Gov. Shapiro's Palestinian stance.
Arson at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's residence exposes potential security failures
Under the cover of darkness, a man "harboring hatred" toward Pennsylvania Gov.
Bond market moves raise fears of growing bets against America
Treasury yields have been behaving unusually, sparking concerns that the typical “safe haven” investment might be losing some of its shine.
A wild week of tariff swings leaves consumers and Wall Street on edge
Tariffs were on, then they were off. At least temporarily, and only some of them — but not for China, which got hit with steeper duties and promptly hit back.
As Idaho college murders trial draws closer, lawyers spar at evidentiary hearing
With the trial against the man accused of murdering four University of Idaho students four months away, a judge is set to hear arguments Wednesday over key court motions that will shape the proceedings and potentially take the death penalty off the table.
Idaho college student killings: A summary and timeline
The killings of four University of Idaho students in mid-November at an off-campus residence stunned the small community of Moscow, where investigators grappled with what the town's police chief would later describe as a "very complex" case.
Trump portrait artist says career is in peril after president accuses her of distorting his likeness
The artist who painted a portrait of President Donald Trump for the Colorado State Capitol said that reviews of her work have "changed for the worst" since Trump accused her of distorting his image and that her livelihood is "in danger of not recovering."
