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Publications

Cleveland Scene

City Hall Screwjob

The city of Cleveland is on the hook $18.7 million in judgements for police brutality. They have a plan to get out of paying. And if it works, cities across the country could starting using the same maneuver.

Kyle Swenson Cleveland Scene Jan 2016 15min Permalink

Crime

Good Kids, Bad City

Three men are exonerated, almost 40 years after a 12-year-old’s coerced testimony led to their murder convictions.

Kyle Swenson Cleveland Scene Dec 2014 30min Permalink

Business Sports

Degenerate, Inc.

The life of a mid-level bookie.

Doug Brown Cleveland Scene Dec 2013 20min Permalink

Crime

The Last Ride of a Cleveland Hells Angel Informant

A Hells Angel informant’s path from destruction to redemption and back, and a family’s trouble with witness protection.

Vince Grzegorek Cleveland Scene Oct 2013 20min Permalink

Crime Sex

Sex Thief

One part rapist, one part con-man; the story of the seemingly unconvictable Hy Doan.

Denise Grollmus Cleveland Scene Sep 2005 15min Permalink