In-depth or Investigative Reporting ( Daily Group 3)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Virginian-Pilot Entry Title: CNU's handlinof sexual assault Entry Credit: Katrina Dix Judge Comment: The investigative piece that presented the Title IX failures by Christopher Newport University provided a stark assessment of where the process broke down. The impact and value of that story is shown in the university's response.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Richmond Times-Dispatch Entry Title: Irvo Otieno death in Virginia jail hospital Entry Credit: Luca Powell, Patrick Wilson Judge Comment: This is a heartbreaking story of how the breakdowns and mismanagement of mental health treatments are actually killing people.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Roanoke Times Entry Title: In-depth reporting Heather Rousseau refugees and immigrants Entry Credit: Heather Rousseau Judge Comment: Very compelling stories of refugees and how they found a new home. Excellent use of big-picture information to show how each fits into the international stories and conditions that forced these individuals from their homes.
Competition Comment: This is a very difficult category to judge because of the high quality of the entries. Each is compelling and shows the commitment to the finest service to readers at each publication.
