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
a sign is seen in the window of a bail bonds office across from the Hall of Justice in San Francisco

Bail Reform Is Picking Up Across Counties Nationwide

Alex Jones testifies

Alex Jones Takes The Stand In Connecticut Defamation Trial

Johnny Pinchback, who spent 27 years in prison for aggravated sexual assault before DNA evidence cleared him

Exonerees Share How They Cope With Mental Health Challenges

Street races are shown.

Drag Racing Rising Across U.S. Amid Increasing Traffic-Related Deaths

Photo of Jelani Day

Questions One Year After The Disappearance And Death Of Jelani Day

a protester holds a photo of Heather Heyer on Boston Common

Charlottesville Community Remembers Violent "Unite The Right" Riot

White nationalist demonstrators walk into Lee park surrounded by counter demonstrators in Charlottesville

Reflecting On The Charlottesville Rally Attack, 5 Years Later

Alex Jones, right

Alex Jones Ordered To Pay $49.3M Total Over Sandy Hook Lies

Alex Jones

Alex Jones Ordered To Pay Sandy Hook Parents More Than $4M

Alex Jones attempts to answer questions about his text messages asked by Mark Bankston

Alex Jones Concedes Sandy Hook Attack Was '100% Real'

Texas state Sen. Roland Gutierrez.

Texas Senator: School Police Chief Didn't Know Of 911 Calls

Lansing Police Department vehicle

Cities Rethink Traffic Stop Enforcement To Improve Community Relations

Investigators search for evidence outside Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas

Confusion Surrounding Uvalde, Texas School Shooting Investigation

An elephant in the Bronx Zoo

Why are animals gaining new legal rights?

Two Texas Troopers light a candle at a memorial at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas

Gunman In Texas School Shooting Used AR-Style Rifle

Minneapolis police stand outside the department's 3rd Precinct on May 27, 2020, in Minneapolis.

The Push For Police Reform On 2nd Anniversary Of Floyd's Death

Police lights

Protecting Ex-Officers From Becoming Targets While Serving Prison Time

Officers stand at a memorial service.

Officers Intentionally Killed On Duty Reaches Highest Total Since 9/11

Bail bonds offices

The State Of Bail In The U.S.

Lights on top of a police car

Former Oklahoma Officers Charged With Manslaughter

Louisiana State Police Supt. Kevin Reeves

New Evidence In Ronald Greene's Death At Hands Of Louisiana Police

Pride flags

Where Are Anti-Trans Bills On The Rise?

Demonstrators protest outside of the U.S. Supreme Court

Court's Decision On Abortion Rights Will Impact States Differently

Demonstrators protest outside of the U.S. Supreme Court

What's Next Now That The Draft Roe v. Wade Decision Leaked?

Texas death row inmate Melissa Lucio, dressed in white, leads a group of seven Texas lawmakers in prayer

Texas Court Delays Execution Of Woman Convicted Of Killing Daughter

Lights on top of a police car

Syracuse Officers Detaining Young Black Boy Spark Discussions

People ride the subway in New York City.

NYC Subway Shooting Points To Growing Violent Crime In U.S. Transit

Seized guns on display

Explaining America's Illegal Gun Trafficking Problem

Video evidence of a Grand Rapids police officer pulling over Patrick Lyoya

Video: Michigan Cop Knelt On Black Man's Back, Fatally Shot Him

New York City Police Department personnel gather at the entrance to a subway stop.

Man Arrested In Brooklyn Subway Attack Charged With Terrorism