Linda Deutsch
American journalist and Associated Press reporter
Born
1943
83 years ago
Died
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Worked as a journalist for the Associated Press for over five decades, covering significant news events and high-profile trials. Reported extensively on the civil rights movement, the Watergate scandal, and various celebrity trials, including the Michael Jackson and O.J. Simpson cases. Contributed to the understanding of legal issues through reporting and analysis. Received numerous awards for excellence in journalism, including several Associated Press awards and the National Headliner Award.
Coverage of the O.J. Simpson trial
Reporting on the Watergate scandal
Insights into the civil rights movement
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