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Mike Kessler

Tech

The Pest Who Shames Companies Into Fixing Security Flaws

A profile of Christopher Soghoian whose “productions follow a similar pattern, a series of orchestrated events that lead to the public shaming of a large entity—Google, Facebook, the federal government—over transgressions that the 30-year-old technologist sees as unacceptable violations of privacy.”

Mike Kessler Wired Nov 2011 10min Permalink

Crime Sports

44 Years. 41 Allegations. Now the Past Is Catching Up.

For more than 40 years, a former Olympian allegedly has been molesting boys and young men. Now, they’re speaking out.

Mike Kessler, Mark Fainaru-Wada ESPN Aug 2019 40min Permalink

Best Article Crime

How I Accidentally Wound Up Running an Outlaw Biker Gang in Ohio

An undercover federal agent behind a massive sting operation that took down dozens of gun-runners and drug-dealers tells all.

Mike Kessler, Frank Dalesio Medium Oct 2018 25min Permalink

Crime

Who’s Been Killing the Feral Peacocks of Palos Verdes?

A case of peafowl dividing a neighborhood.

Mike Kessler Los Angeles Jan 2016 25min Permalink

Science

Ghost Cat

On the mountain lions of Los Angeles.

Mike Kessler Los Angeles Nov 2013 25min Permalink

Insane in the Membrane

The breathable outerwear industry is at war with Bob Gore—the inventor of Gore-Tex.

Mike Kessler Outside Mar 2012 20min Permalink

Best Article Crime

What Happened To Mitrice Richardson?

After acting erratically and trying to skip out on a dinner bill, she was detained briefly in Malibu before being released in the middle of the night. Twenty-four years old and in an unfamiliar area, she had no car, no phone, and no wallet. A year later, her body was found in a nearby canyon. On the search for answers.

Mike Kessler Los Angeles Jan 2012 40min Permalink