Linda Deutsch

American journalist and Associated Press reporter

Linda Deutsch - American journalist and Associated Press reporter
Born

1943
82 years ago

Died

September 1st, 2024
1 years ago — 81 years old

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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