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
Trial for Elijah McClain could affect all health care workers
Biden administration condemns attack on 3 Palestinian students
How has the JFK assassination narrative changed over the years?
Understanding 'red flag' gun laws and bipartisan momentum
Trial starts for ex-officer linked to killing of Breonna Taylor
Maine has a 'yellow flag' law meant to reduce gun violence
Texas now requires armed security on all school campuses
Footage released in fatal police shooting of exonerated Black man
What are the 'rules of war' and how do they apply in Gaza?
Siege of Gaza is creating a humanitarian crisis
How has the Hate Crime Law been used to protect the gay community?
At least 50 arrested after mass organized looting in Philadelphia
Illinois is first US state to abolish cash bail
How common are prison escapes in the US?
Escaped murderer continues to evade Philadelphia law enforcement
Cities sue Hyundai, Kia over car theft expense
'Unsafe, unsanitary' conditions reported at Fulton County Jail
How one Black chiropractor is experiencing success
Rudy Giuliani now facing RICO charges in Georgia
Viral videos expose police mistakes in cases of mistaken identity
Texas police hold family at gunpoint after license plate mistake
DOJ opens investigation into the Memphis Police Department
Cash bail to be eliminated in Illinois
The 'Sticky Note Bandit' strikes again, robbing 4th Texas bank
The 'Sticky Note Bandit' is on the loose
'Stand your ground' law now associated with more deaths from guns
100 million Americans under heat alerts
Charges dropped for son and mother in deadly shooting in Chicago
Chicago is erecting a memorial to people abused by police
