Jamal Andress

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
Planned Parenthood workers join groups of abortion-rights and anti-abortion activists

District Attorney Drops Murder Charges Against Lizelle Herrera

House panel members hear from the public on book bans

House Panel Hears From Students, Teachers, Parents On Book Bans

A memorial for Tatiana Labelle

Violence Against Transgender, Black Transgender People On The Rise

People march at a rally for Amir Locke in February.

No Charges Filed In No-Knock Warrant Killing Of Amir Locke

Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas and his wife Virginia Thomas

What Do Ginni Thomas' Texts Mean For Justice Clarence Thomas?

DeJarion Echols

Jackson Voted To Retroactively Apply Law In Crack Cocaine Sentencing

Texas teens gathered at the state capitol.

Texas Students Protest Proposed Book Bans At State Capitol

A gun in a holster

Wilson Trial Tests Georgia Stand Your Ground Law

Attendees raise fists during singing at a rally commemorating the 10th anniversary of Trayvon Martin

Trayvon Martin's Mother: 'Don't Give Up' Fight For Justice

Jelani Day is pictured.

Jelani Day's Mother Hopes New Bill Will Create Change

Former Minnesota Police Officer Kim Potter with defense attorney Earl Gray.

Former Officer Kim Potter Sentenced To 24 Months In Prison

Sign demanding justice for Amir Locke

Amir Locke's Funeral Begins With Song, Prayer In Minneapolis

Families of the victims of the Newtown shooting and attorneys.

Sandy Hook Families Settle For $73M With Gun Maker Remington

Protest over police killing of Amir Locke

Protests In Minneapolis Over Fatal Police Shooting Of Amir Locke

A gun in a holster

Law Enforcement Opposed To Proposed Permitless Firearm Carry Bills

Travis McMichael is shown during his sentencing.

Federal Judge Rejects Plea Deal For Man Who Killed Ahmaud Arbery

Travis McMichael is shown during the sentencing of he and his father and neighbor in the Glynn County Courthouse in Georgia

Ahmaud Arbery's Parents Object To DOJ's Hate Crime Plea Deal

New York Police Department officers salute during the transfer of the remains of officer Wilbert Mora.

Law Enforcement Deaths Are Sharply Rising

Image from video shows Minneapolis police officers arresting George Floyd.

Jury Selected For Federal Trial Over George Floyd's Killing

From left to right, former Minneapolis police officers J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao.

Jury Selection Underway In Federal Trial Over George Floyd's Killing

A missing person sign

Finding The People Who Go Missing In The U.S.

Police cars

FBI May Shutter Police Use-Of-Force Database Over Participation

Police stand in front of the Congregation Beth Israel synagogue.

Texas Rabbi Says He, 2 Hostages Escaped Synagogue Standoff

A well wisher kneels at a memorial on the sign of Oxford High School

Oxford High School Shooting Suspect Appears Virtually For New Hearing

A police car

Report: 2021 Was Deadliest Year For Police Officers

Handguns are displayed at the Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show in Las Vegas

The Rising Rates Of Gun Violence

Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin

Chauvin Pleads Guilty In George Floyd Civil Rights Case

James Crumbley looks past his attorney to his wife during a probable cause hearing

Judge Delays Case Against Michigan School Suspect's Parents

Judge Nancy Carniak speaks during a video court appearance

Boy Charged In Michigan School Deaths To Stay In Adult Jail

In Real Life: Home For Now