Death By Fire Texas Arson Review Yields A Handful of Questionable Cases
August 10, 2012, 10:06 am ET · by Gretchen GavettHow many Texans are in prison for arson fires that, in fact, were accidents?
Death By Fire 
Football High New Lawsuits in High School Football DeathsAugust 1, 2012, 2:42 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettLast summer, Isaiah Laurencin and Don’terio J. Searcy, two high school football players, died after practicing in high temperatures. Now, … Continue reading 
College, Inc. Senate Committee Comes Down Hard on For-Profit CollegesJuly 31, 2012, 11:11 am ET · by Gretchen GavettFollowing a two-year investigation, the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Labor, Education and Pensions [HELP] yesterday released a dense and damning report on the for-profit college industry. 
Alaska Gold Tailings Dams: Where Mining Waste is Stored ForeverJuly 30, 2012, 12:04 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettImagine a big hole in the ground, similar to the one pictured above. Now imagine that pit filled with up to 10 billion tons of mining waste. 
Fast Times at West Philly High Obama’s Shout-Out to the West Philly EVX TeamJuly 18, 2012, 11:31 am ET · by Gretchen Gavett“This is the kind of thing that just isn’t going to get a lot of attention initially,” said the president, referring to the success of the West Philly High EVX team. 
Fast Times at West Philly High The Automotive X Prize: A PrimerJuly 17, 2012, 9:38 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettMore on the history of the competition, the organization that sponsored it and other prizes that push the boundaries of innovation. 
Fast Times at West Philly High Catching Up With West Philly’s EVX TeamJuly 17, 2012, 9:36 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettAn education reform advocate. A budding rapper. A history buff. What three of the students are doing today. 
Fast Times at West Philly High Tonight’s FRONTLINE Will Make You “Tearful and Smitten”July 17, 2012, 11:10 am ET · by Gretchen GavettWe can’t think of a lede that’s better than the one written today by the Philadelphia Daily News‘ Ronnie Polaneczky: … Continue reading 
Money and March Madness A New Window Into the NCAA President’s EarningsJuly 13, 2012, 10:07 am ET · by Gretchen GavettMark Emmert refused to address his compensation with FRONTLINE last year, but a new report sheds some light. 
ENDGAME: AIDS in Black America Timeline: 30 Years of AIDS in Black AmericaJuly 10, 2012, 9:17 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettToday, African Americans represent half of all new HIV/AIDS cases in the United States. How did we get here? 
Dollars and Dentists Dental Professionals Speak Out About America’s Care CrisisJune 27, 2012, 1:54 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettFrom the cost of dental school to care alternatives, a selection of responses to our film “Dollars and Dentists” from those who work in the field. 
Dollars and Dentists Tragic Results When Dental Care Is Out Of ReachJune 26, 2012, 9:50 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettNo one should die because of a toothache. This is the story of two people who did. 
Murdoch's Scandal News Corp. to Split in Two?June 26, 2012, 11:52 am ET · by Gretchen Gavett and Sam BaileyOur interactive graphic from “Murdoch’s Scandal” shows why 
Criminal Justice Supreme Court Bans Mandatory Life Terms for Kids: What it MeansJune 25, 2012, 3:54 pm ET · by Gretchen Gavett and Sarah ChildressThe majority opinion, written by Justice Elena Kagan, said that the policy violates the Eighth Amendment, which prohibits cruel and unusual punishment. 
WikiSecrets Why Is Julian Assange Seeking Asylum in Ecuador?June 20, 2012, 3:33 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettThe country isn’t necessarily a haven for freedom of the press. 
Lost in Detention New U.S. Immigration Policy Could Prevent Thousands of DeportationsJune 15, 2012, 4:35 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettUnder a new policy announced today by the Department of Homeland Security, up to 800,000 illegal immigrants will be allowed … Continue reading 
Football High Amidst Concern About Head Injuries, Pop Warner Issues New Practice RulesJune 14, 2012, 4:13 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettFootball has never been more popular. But is it worth the risks? Watch FRONTLINE’s Football High for more on head … Continue reading 
Murdoch's Scandal At News Corp. Inquiry, A Window Into Murdoch’s Political PowerJune 12, 2012, 2:49 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettNews Corp. mogul Rupert Murdoch has routinely denied having a quid pro quo relationship with British politicians. But today, former … Continue reading 
Death By Fire New Fire Science Helps Overturn Michigan Man’s Murder ConvictionJune 8, 2012, 5:09 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettAlmost three decades ago, David Lee Gavitt was convicted of starting the fire that killed his wife and two children. … Continue reading 
Foreign Affairs / Defense Revisiting Tiananmen Square: “It Might Be A Parade Or Something”June 5, 2012, 2:02 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettThis from a student in China when presented with the iconic image of the “tank man.” A look back at how this photograph came to be, 23 years after the massacre at Tiananmen Square. 
Dropout Nation Who Isn’t Graduating From High School?June 4, 2012, 2:14 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettAs the season of mortarboard flinging, inspirational speeches and $5 billion in congratulatory gifts is once again upon us, it’s worth … Continue reading 
Post Mortem California County Ends Review of Autopsy MistakesMay 24, 2012, 3:37 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettThe Solano County sheriff’s office has decided not to review about 300 autopsies performed by Dr. Thomas Gill, a forensic … Continue reading 
Money, Power and Wall Street Watch Now: Six Billion Dollar BetMay 22, 2012, 10:18 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettJon Corzine, former head of Goldman Sachs and political power broker, took over MF Global in the spring of 2010 with oversize ambition and a passion for risk. But after a massive bet on European debt turned sour, the firm lay in ruins, with more than a billion dollars of customer funds missing. 
Football High Do Combat Vets Suffer the Same Devastating Brain Disease Afflicting Football Players?May 18, 2012, 1:59 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettThe brain damage to soldiers who have experienced a blast injury during combat may be similar to damage sustained by some … Continue reading 
Murdoch's Scandal Brooks, Coulson Next Up in the Phone-Hacking Scandal Hot SeatMay 9, 2012, 9:49 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettThe two former News of the World editors are expected to be grilled about their relationships with Scotland Yard and the British government, particularly Prime Minister David Cameron 
Iraq / War on Terror Why the Arraignment of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed MattersMay 4, 2012, 5:02 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettTomorrow, the self-confessed 9/11 mastermind is set to face terrorism and murder charges at a military court at Guantanamo. We asked an expert to give us some insights into what the proceedings might yield. 
Murdoch's Scandal Report: Murdoch “Not a Fit Person” to Run News Corp.May 1, 2012, 1:32 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettA scathing – but politically split – report by a British Parliamentary committee found that the media mogul exercised “willful blindness” during the phone-hacking scandal at News of the World. 
Murdoch's Scandal The Big Takeaways From This Week’s Murdoch TestimonyApril 27, 2012, 5:07 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettThis week has been abuzz with news about James and Rupert Murdoch’s testimony at an inquiry into the phone-hacking scandal. So what was revealed? And what’s next for News Corp.? To keep you (very smartly) updated, here’s analysis from key reporters who have been following Rupert Murdoch and the media for years. 
Educating Sergeant Pantzke New Rules Aim to Crack Down on For-Profit Recruitment of VetsApril 27, 2012, 3:12 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettThey’re are aimed at the “aggressive and deceptive targeting of service members, veterans, and their families.” Here’s a rundown of what the president’s new executive order will accomplish. 
Murdoch's Scandal Your Week in Murdoch (It’s Only Just Beginning)April 23, 2012, 4:19 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettAs both Rupert and James Murdoch prepare to face questioning about phone hacking by “News of the World” reporters and private investigators, a refresher of how the scandal began – and how much damage has been done to News Corp. thus far. 
The Wounded Platoon VA to Hire Almost 2,000 Additional Mental Health StaffersApril 20, 2012, 3:31 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettWhile most praised this week’s announcement, some voiced concerns about how and when the Department of Veterans Affairs will increase its already depleted workforce. 
HEAT Four Films for Earth DayApril 20, 2012, 11:12 am ET · by Gretchen GavettSunday is Earth Day. And while we recommend you spend at least part of it outdoors, we also think you … Continue reading 
The Real CSI Forensic Credentialing Org Responds to “The Real CSI”April 19, 2012, 5:00 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettFRONTLINE’s recent film The Real CSI included an examination of forensic credentialing and, in particular, the American College of Forensic … Continue reading 
The Real CSI Casey Anthony Trial Lawyers Speak Out About the Case’s Controversial ForensicsApril 17, 2012, 9:50 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettThirty-seven forensic experts were called during last summer’s sensational murder trial. Prosecutor Jeff Ashton and defense attorney Jose Baez discuss the forensic evidence presented, and offer their opinions as to whether justice was served in the case. 
The Real CSI Can Unconscious Bias Undermine Fingerprint Analysis?April 16, 2012, 12:31 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettIn 2004, cognitive neoroscientist Itiel Dror set out to examine whether the process of fingerprint analysis, long considered one of the most reliable forms of forensic science, can be biased by the knowledge examiners have when they attempt to find a match for prints from a crime scene. … 
Murdoch's Scandal James Murdoch Steps Down as Chair of BSkyBApril 3, 2012, 12:42 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettIt’s the latest in a year of setbacks for News Corp. 
Criminal Justice Cleared by DNA, Texas Man Still Fighting to Clear His NameApril 2, 2012, 2:32 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettThe last time FRONTLINE viewers saw Kerry Max Cook was 2004. He was living in Texas with his wife and … Continue reading 
Murdoch's Scandal Murdoch’s Scandal: The Essential ReadsMarch 27, 2012, 10:03 pm ET · by Gretchen Gavett Hannah Mintz and Meghan WalshFrom Milly Dowler to the Leveson inquiry, a quick and dirty guide to what you need to know as the saga continues to unfold. 
Murdoch's Scandal What It’s Like to Get “Monstered” By a Murdoch TabloidMarch 27, 2012, 12:53 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettIn 2003, British Member of Parliament Chris Bryant began investigating whether News International tabloids paid off police. Six months later, he found his private life splashed in the headlines. 
Criminal Justice Should Juvenile Killers Be Sentenced to Life Without Parole?March 20, 2012, 1:49 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettThe U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments in two cases today that challenge the constitutionality of sending 14-year-olds away for life after committing murder. 
The Confessions New Appeal in False Confession Case Focuses on Sex Offender StatusMarch 19, 2012, 4:10 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettAs a sex offender, Eric Wilson is required to register with the state police every 90 days. There are certain … Continue reading 
College, Inc. Lawsuits Address Recruitment Practices at For-Profit CollegesMarch 16, 2012, 6:02 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettThis week’s for-profit education news features two lawsuits filed against two different companies. One suit was settled; another, from a … Continue reading 
Lost in Detention New Immigration Detention Center Aims for a Less Prison-Like FeelMarch 14, 2012, 3:39 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettAs part of their promise to overhaul the nation’s vast network of immigration detention centers, Immigration and Customs Enforcement [ICE] … Continue reading 
Social Issues Doctor Who Pushed For Oregon Assisted Suicide Law Ends His Own LifeMarch 14, 2012, 2:37 pm ET · by Gretchen Gavett“I don’t want to go out with a whimper. I want to say good-bye to my kids and my wife … Continue reading 
Murdoch's Scandal New Arrests in Murdoch Phone Hacking InvestigationMarch 13, 2012, 1:22 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettRebekah Brooks, the former CEO of News International and former editor of two British tabloids, The Sun and The News of the World, was reportedly arrested today, along with her husband and five other people, on suspicion of corrupting justice. 
Inside Japan's Nuclear Meltdown Voices From the Inside: Fukushima’s Workers SpeakMarch 11, 2012, 12:05 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettAs part of our recent film Inside Japan’s Nuclear Meltdown, FRONTLINE interviewed several workers who were at the Fukushima Daiichi … Continue reading 
Nuclear Aftershocks The Battle Over Indian Point, One Year After the Fukushima MeltdownMarch 9, 2012, 4:53 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettThis week, Kazuhiko Amano, a relief worker from Fukushima, spoke at a panel discussion at Manhattanville College in New York. … Continue reading 
The Atomic Artists In Post-Fukushima Japan, Music Reflects “Hope Scraping Against Fear”March 8, 2012, 2:33 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettLast year, we brought you a story about how artists — in particular, the activist group Chim↑Pom — are challenging Japan’s … Continue reading 
Nuclear Aftershocks First Post-Fukushima Safety Rules Approved by NRCMarch 2, 2012, 12:33 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettThe Nuclear Regulatory Commission moved to adopt new safety regulations, eight months after the NRC’s Fukushima task force issued its recommendations, and almost a year after the meltdown at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan. 
Murdoch's Scandal The Cover-Up, Not the Crime, Brings Down James MurdochMarch 1, 2012, 3:30 pm ET · by Gretchen Gavett Zachary Stauffer and Hannah MintzFRONTLINE’s Lowell Bergman appeared on The Takeaway this morning to reflect on the news that James Murdoch, son of media titan Rupert, stepped down from his role as CEO of News International, the British press arm of News Corporation. 
Flying Cheap FAA Proposes New Pilot Training RulesFebruary 29, 2012, 12:38 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettOn Monday, the Federal Aviation Administration [FAA] announced its new proposed pilot training rules, about a year and a half … Continue reading 
Inside Japan's Nuclear Meltdown How Do You Clean Up After a Nuclear Disaster?February 28, 2012, 10:11 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettThe events last March in Japan couldn’t have presented Japan with a more difficult task. After record-setting earthquake, a massive … Continue reading 
Inside Japan's Nuclear Meltdown “The Workers We Spoke to Thought They Were Going to Die”February 28, 2012, 3:50 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettDan Edge, the writer, producer and director of tonight’s film Inside Japan’s Nuclear Meltdown, spoke at length with NPR Fresh … Continue reading 
Inside Japan's Nuclear Meltdown “The Fate of Japan Hangs in the Balance”February 28, 2012, 11:48 am ET · by Gretchen GavettIt was day five of Japan’s nuclear crisis last March, and the sun had yet to rise. The previous few days involved chaotic efforts to power the plant, cool the reactors and vent radioactive gas in order to prevent a nuclear explosion. … 
Inside Japan's Nuclear Meltdown One Pilot’s Dangerous Mission to Stop Fukushima’s Nuclear MeltdownFebruary 27, 2012, 1:07 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettYou may have seen it on TV or online — a grainy video shot 20 miles away. The helicopter, no bigger than a dot against the sky, releasing what resembled an exhale of breath on a cold day. In fact, it was 2,000 gallons of water falling 300 feet against the wind. 
Inside Japan's Nuclear Meltdown Then and Now: Photos of Japan’s Earthquake and Tsunami DevastationFebruary 24, 2012, 12:33 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettLast March, the world watched as the villages around the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant were decimated by an earthquake and tsunami of epic proportions. So what do they look like now, almost a year later? 
Social Issues Cook County Jail’s Impending Mental Health CrisisFebruary 22, 2012, 4:12 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettLast week, we brought you a story about an Ohio sheriff who is refusing to house violent, mentally ill arrestees … Continue reading 
Inside Japan's Nuclear Meltdown “In the Information Age, They Have No Information”February 22, 2012, 1:27 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettIn the hours and days after the March 11, 2011 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis at Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi power … Continue reading 
The Child Cases One Hospital’s New Plan to Catch Questionable Cases of Child AbuseFebruary 21, 2012, 12:11 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettFRONTLINE recently caught up with Dr. Michael Laposata, a pathologist and blood-clotting expert out of the Vanderbilt University, who co-published landmark study in 2005 on diseases that can mimic abuse. … 
Social Issues Ohio Jail To Stop Accepting Violent, Mentally Ill DetaineesFebruary 17, 2012, 1:17 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettSheriff Drew Alexander, of Ohio’s Summit County, put his foot down this week: He announced a new policy, under which … Continue reading 
The Vaccine War Doctors to Parents: Get Your Child Vaccinated, Or Get OutFebruary 16, 2012, 3:45 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettThere’s a new twist to the ongoing vaccine debate, which pits some parents against doctors and public health officials over the safety of inoculations: an increase in doctors “firing” patients whose refuse vaccinations. 
Lost in Detention Is Immigration Program Hampering Investigation into School Abuse Scandal?February 13, 2012, 4:27 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettAt least two families of students at Miramonte Elementary School in Los Angeles — where in recent weeks two teachers … Continue reading 
Nuclear Aftershocks NRC Licenses First New Nuclear Reactors in DecadesFebruary 10, 2012, 12:46 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettThe Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved two new reactors yesterday, paving the way for new nuclear technology amidst concerns over an … Continue reading 
Money and March Madness Court Denies Subpoena for Lucrative NCAA ContractsFebruary 9, 2012, 1:26 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettThings just got a little more complicated in a class-action lawsuit aimed at NCAA profits. The plaintiffs, including basketball stars … Continue reading 
Lost in Detention Is California the Next Secure Communities Battleground?February 9, 2012, 11:57 am ET · by Gretchen GavettWe’ve reported on the attempts by three states – New York, Illinois and Massachusetts — to challenge the Obama administration’s … Continue reading 
Educating Sergeant Pantzke New Bill Aims to Close G.I. Bill Loophole at For-ProfitsFebruary 8, 2012, 1:25 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettSen. Dick Durbin [D-Ill.] recently proposed a bill that would dramatically change the way federal money can be allocated to … Continue reading 
Social Issues Dig Deeper: Assisted Suicide in AmericaFebruary 7, 2012, 2:45 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettYesterday, the Georgia Supreme Court ruled that a 1994 state law criminalizing the promotion of assisted suicide is unconstitutional under … Continue reading 
Post Mortem Hospital Autopsies On the DeclineFebruary 6, 2012, 11:27 am ET · by Gretchen GavettIf you or a loved one dies in a hospital, there is only a 5 percent chance an autopsy will … Continue reading 
WikiSecrets The Busy Life of Julian AssangeFebruary 3, 2012, 5:14 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettFor someone who’s been under house arrest at a secret location in England, Julian Assange has been maintaining a pretty high profile. 
Lost in Detention GAO to Investigate Sexual Abuse at Immigration Detention CentersFebruary 3, 2012, 11:34 am ET · by Gretchen GavettThe move comes after members of Congress petitioned the office to act, citing FRONTLINE’s “Lost in Detention.” 
Nuclear Aftershocks NRC Report: Nuclear Power Plants More Vulnerable to Earthquakes Than Previously ThoughtFebruary 2, 2012, 5:52 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettThe report lays out a plan for “seismic stress tests” over the next four years for plants in the central and eastern parts of the country. 
Flying Cheaper What American Airlines’ Bankruptcy Means For the People Who Fix Your PlanesFebruary 2, 2012, 3:28 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettYesterday, American Airlines’ parent company, AMR Corp., outlined its plan to cut about 13,000 jobs — or 16 percent of … Continue reading 
Death By Fire How New Fire Science is Influencing Old CasesFebruary 1, 2012, 5:04 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettAdvances in fire science have called into question some past convictions. Here’s an update on a few cases, from Texas to California. Are there innocent people behind bars? 
Health / Science / Technology “Half-Lives”: Chernobyl’s Nuclear LegacyJanuary 31, 2012, 3:16 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettThe word “Chernobyl” strikes a very particular, fearful chord. The Ukrainian power plant was the site of the world’s worst … Continue reading 
Lost in Detention Obama Administration Recommends Halting More than 1,600 Pending DeportationsJanuary 20, 2012, 2:56 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettBack in August, the Obama administration announced it would begin reviewing 300,000 backlogged immigration cases in order to better identify … Continue reading 
Nuclear Aftershocks Map: U.S. Nuclear Power PlantsJanuary 17, 2012, 11:37 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettWhile nuclear power is generally considered a safe, environmentally friendly form of electricity generation — there hasn’t been a major … Continue reading 
Nuclear Aftershocks Did Fukushima Quash the Global “Nuclear Renaissance”?January 17, 2012, 9:29 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettWhere five key countries stand on the controversial issue of nuclear power. 
Nuclear Aftershocks Did This Man Predict the Tsunami at Fukushima?January 17, 2012, 7:29 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettStay tuned for tonight’s film Nuclear Aftershocks. Check your local listings here or watch it online, starting tonight. You’ve probably … Continue reading 
Nuclear Aftershocks How Much Electricity Does My State Generate From Nuclear?January 17, 2012, 11:56 am ET · by Gretchen GavettOur state-by-state map might surprise you (especially if you live in Vermont or Connecticut). 
Lost in Detention Members of Congress Urge Investigation into Sexual Abuse in Immigrant Detention CentersJanuary 10, 2012, 2:01 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettCiting our October film Lost in Detention, 30 members of Congress are pressing the Government Accountability Office to look into … Continue reading 
Lost in Detention Controversial “Secure Communities” Immigration Program Will Be Mandatory by 2013January 9, 2012, 3:01 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettBy 2013, states will have little choice but to comply with the Obama administration’s controversial Secure Communities immigration program, which collects … Continue reading 
WikiSecrets New Evidence of Assange-Manning LinkDecember 19, 2011, 6:25 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettIn an interview last April with FRONTLINE correspondent Martin Smith, Julian Assange flatly denied that he’d ever had any contact with Bradley Manning… 
WikiSecrets Why Was President Obama Called As a Witness for WikiLeaks Suspect?December 16, 2011, 6:00 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettIt was an off-hand comment made by the president that was caught on tape. 
Rules of Engagement Newly Discovered Documents Recount Killing of Iraqi Citizens in HadithaDecember 15, 2011, 6:49 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettIt’s a pretty amazing find: 400 pages of Marine interrogations about a 2005 incident in Haditha in which 24 Iraqis … Continue reading 
WikiSecrets Why WikiLeaks Hasn’t Led to a “Golden Age” for WhistleblowersDecember 15, 2011, 6:27 pm ET · by Gretchen Gavett and Arun RathA year ago, following the leak of a quarter of a million classified State Department cables, pundits proclaimed that journalism … Continue reading 
College, Inc. How the For-Profit College Industry Took on the Obama Administration (and Won)December 12, 2011, 3:51 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettWhere could you find alleged threats against a high-ranking senator, millions of dollars changing hands and a massive, coordinated show … Continue reading 
WikiSecrets Government Opposes Vast Majority of Manning WitnessesDecember 9, 2011, 4:39 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettAccording to Bradley Manning’s attorney, the government filed a request opposing all but 10 of the 48 witnesses the defense … Continue reading 
The Confessions A Rare Look at the Police Tactics That Can Lead to False ConfessionsDecember 9, 2011, 11:38 am ET · by Gretchen GavettOn Dec. 1, 2008, Worcester, Mass. police had 16-year-old Nga Truong locked in an interrogation room. Her 13-month-old son, Khyle, … Continue reading 
WikiSecrets Hints of Bradley Manning’s Trial Strategy EmergeDecember 2, 2011, 3:28 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettBradley Manning, accused of leaking thousands of classified U.S. government documents to the whistleblowing website WikiLeaks, has been locked up … Continue reading 
Money and March Madness Head Injury Suit Takes Aim at NCAA RevenuesDecember 2, 2011, 10:38 am ET · by Gretchen GavettDerek Owens loves football. He used to play for the University of Central Arkansas, until a series of concussions forced … Continue reading 
The Wounded Platoon Report: Military’s Brain Injury Test IneffectiveNovember 29, 2011, 3:05 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettThe test the Army uses to detect traumatic brain injury [TBI] in its soldiers “has failed to deliver on its … Continue reading 
Flying Cheap Nearly Three Years After Flight 3407 Crash, Why Haven’t New Safety Rules Been Implemented?November 29, 2011, 2:23 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettBeverly Eckert’s husband died at the World Trade Center on 9/11. On the night of Feb. 12, 2009, she headed to their hometown of Buffalo, N.Y., to present a scholarship in his name. She was on Continental Connection Flight 3407. 
The Vaccine War Why Aren’t Parents Vaccinating Their Children?November 28, 2011, 3:52 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettAccording to a new AP report released today, more than 1 in 20 kindergarteners in public schools across eight states … Continue reading 
A Perfect Terrorist Building and Rebuilding the Chabad HouseNovember 22, 2011, 9:38 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettIt’s the tucked-away target that David Coleman Headley cased for the Pakistani terrorist group Lashkar-i-Taiba. Here’s more on the history of Mumbai’s Chabad House, a chronicle of what happened there during the 2008 terrorist attacks and how the family members of those killed are moving forward. 
Criminal Justice Who Was Lee Harvey Oswald?November 22, 2011, 1:39 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettIf you’re like me, you read the Warren Commission Report when you were 14, convinced that you and you alone … Continue reading 
Family / Children The Medicated Foster ChildNovember 21, 2011, 4:38 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettA new study published in the journal Pediatrics this month reveals a particularly concerning trend for children in foster care: … Continue reading 
Lost in Detention DHS to Begin Review of Deportation CasesNovember 17, 2011, 1:32 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettToday, the Department of Homeland Security [DHS] is poised to begin streamlining its much-criticized deportation process, accelerating the court docket … Continue reading 
Lost in Detention Report: Deportation Efforts Still Broad, UnevenNovember 14, 2011, 5:49 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettIn June, Immigration and Customs Enforcement [ICE] chief John Morton sought to clarify the agency’s increasingly controversial deportation programs. ICE … Continue reading 
The Wounded Platoon Four Films for Veterans DayNovember 11, 2011, 11:56 am ET · by Gretchen GavettAs you take the day to honor our veterans, here are some of FRONTLINE’s best documentaries on the recent experiences … Continue reading 
Lost in Detention Obama Official Under Fire After “Lost in Detention” InterviewNovember 10, 2011, 12:59 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettThe Obama administration’s immigration policies have outraged many Latino activists. And according to The Washington Post, one person in particular … Continue reading 
The Madoff Affair Trustee Seeking More Money from Madoff FamilyNovember 9, 2011, 2:53 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettA little more than a week ago, Andrew Madoff professed to 60 Minutes that he was utterly unaware of his … Continue reading 
Social Issues Mississippi’s Road to “Personhood”November 7, 2011, 5:48 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettTomorrow, Mississippi voters will head to the polls to decide on Initiative 26, also known as the “personhood” amendment. The … Continue reading 
The Wounded Platoon Report: Military Still “Losing the Battle” Against Soldier SuicideNovember 4, 2011, 5:23 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettA service member committed suicide every 36 hours between 2005 and 2010, says a new report by the Center for … Continue reading 
Flying Cheap Colgan Air Defends Training of Flight 3407 PilotNovember 4, 2011, 11:20 am ET · by Gretchen GavettIn a letter to three Buffalo-area members of Congress, Pinnacle Airlines Corp., the company that owns the regional airline Colgan … Continue reading 
Lost in Detention Study: 5,100 Kids in Foster Care After Parents DeportedNovember 3, 2011, 2:01 pm ET · by Gretchen Gavett“Even if the [immigration] law is executed with perfection, there will be parents separated from their children,” White House Director … Continue reading 
WikiSecrets Which Pair of Socks Did Julian Assange Wear to Court Today?November 2, 2011, 12:21 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettWhen producer Martin Smith interviewed WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange last April for our film WikiSecrets, he noted the whistleblower’s telling … Continue reading 
The Madoff Affair New Insights Into Madoff’s FraudNovember 1, 2011, 12:00 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettWhat the family’s recent media blitz has revealed about history’s largest Ponzi scheme 
Criminal Justice The Problem With PleasOctober 31, 2011, 3:45 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettThe Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to a fair trial. But how do you evaluate fairness … Continue reading 
Money and March Madness NCAA Approves New Rules — But Do They Matter?October 28, 2011, 4:58 pm ET · by Gretchen Gavett and Zachary StaufferAs expected, the NCAA yesterday approved a new set of regulations for Division I sports: + Conferences will have the … Continue reading 
Biographies Will The Real Will Shakespeare Please Stand Up?October 28, 2011, 2:32 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettOne of life’s great joys is impressing other people with your knowledge of literary feuds. So as you head off … Continue reading 
The Anthrax Files How Prepared is the U.S. For a Bioterrorism Attack?October 27, 2011, 2:44 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettIn mid-September 2001, a retired Air Force colonel successfully smuggled an anthrax-like substance into the White House. This warning could … Continue reading 
A Perfect Terrorist In Effort to Spot Terrorists, NYPD Shadows Muslims Who Change NamesOctober 27, 2011, 12:43 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettThis is the latest revelation from the AP’s months-long investigation into the New York Police Department’s surveillance of Muslims after … Continue reading 
Lost in Detention Why Did the Gov’t Make Secure Communities Mandatory?October 26, 2011, 3:29 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettIn October 2010, during a press conference, Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano said that the controversial immigration program known … Continue reading 
Flying Cheap Did Colgan Mislead the NTSB About Flight 3407?October 26, 2011, 12:52 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettEarlier this week, we brought you the story of internal e-mails from Colgan Air questioning the piloting abilities of Capt. … Continue reading 
Money and March Madness NCAA to Consider Reforms, Increases in Scholarship MoneyOctober 25, 2011, 5:10 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettThis week, the NCAA is holding its much-anticipated Division I Board of Directors meeting to mull over proposed changes to … Continue reading 
Death By Fire Did Texas Execute an Innocent Man? Answers Remain Elusive…October 25, 2011, 4:52 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettDid Texas execute an innocent man? FRONTLINE asked the question a year ago when we first aired Death by Fire, … Continue reading 
Educating Sergeant Pantzke Sgt. Pantzke: “I Just Want To Be Able To Start Over”October 25, 2011, 11:00 am ET · by Gretchen GavettYou may remember Sgt. Chris Pantzke, the retired Iraq war veteran who was featured in our recent film bearing his … Continue reading 
Flying Cheap Internal Emails Reveal Doubts About Flight 3407 PilotOctober 24, 2011, 3:08 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettLast year, the National Transportation Safety Board determined that pilot error was to blame for the February 2009 crash of … Continue reading 
WikiSecrets The End of WikiLeaks?October 24, 2011, 12:55 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettThis is the subtle (or perhaps not-so-subtle) warning, brought to you by an embattled, sweater-clad Julian Assange. In a video … Continue reading 
Lost in Detention Sec. Napolitano Questioned About “Lost in Detention”October 20, 2011, 2:11 pm ET · by Gretchen Gavett“What is the Department of Homeland Security doing to ensure that immigration detainees are safe from sexual abuse, whether they’re … Continue reading 
Lost in Detention New Secure Communities Study Reveals Troubling DataOctober 19, 2011, 4:44 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettJust yesterday, the Obama administration announced it had deported a record number of illegal immigrants in fiscal year 2011. But … Continue reading 
Lost in Detention Republican Candidates Take on ImmigrationOctober 19, 2011, 11:04 am ET · by Gretchen GavettWhile our film Lost in Detention was airing last night, exploring the Obama administration’s controversial immigration policies, another debate was … Continue reading 
Lost in Detention Map: The U.S. Immigration Detention BoomOctober 18, 2011, 7:54 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettA visual look at the fastest-growing incarceration system in the United States, from 1981 to the present. 
Lost in Detention What Are Immigration Detainees’ Legal Rights?October 18, 2011, 7:53 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettHow long can immigrants be held? Who are their advocates? We asked Mark Fleming, the national litigation coordinator for the National Immigration Justice Center, for some basic information about legal rights in the immigration detention system. 
Lost in Detention Record Number of Illegal Immigrants Deported in 2011October 18, 2011, 5:09 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettStay tuned for Lost in Detention, our upcoming film on the immigration debate. It airs tonight; check your local listings … Continue reading 
Lost in Detention Why Three Governors Challenged Secure CommunitiesOctober 18, 2011, 1:28 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettOver the past year, three Democratic state governors — and Obama supporters — have attempted to pull out of the administration’s controversial Secure Communities program. Here’s why. 
Football High High School Football Player Dies from Head InjuryOctober 17, 2011, 3:17 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettOn Friday, a a 16-year-old high school lineman in New York state died after suffering from a traumatic brain injury … Continue reading 
Lost in Detention Obama Official Defends Controversial Immigration PoliciesOctober 14, 2011, 7:09 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettLast year, the Obama administration set new records for detaining and deporting immigrants who were inside the U.S. illegally. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano recently indicated that the 2011 numbers will be even higher, resulting in the removal of more than 400,000 people. … 
Lost in Detention Will Latino Voters Turn Their Back on Obama?October 13, 2011, 1:04 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettTonight, President Barack Obama’s 2012 campaign strategist David Axelrod will attend a $250-a-person campaign event in Phoenix, Ariz. Sen. John McCain won the state in 2008, but Latinos now make up nearly 30 percent of Arizona voters, and Democrats are optimistic that recent redistricting efforts may play out in the president’s favor. 
The Wounded Platoon Study: Success of TBI Therapy Difficult to PinpointOctober 12, 2011, 1:48 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettCognitive rehabilitation therapy [CRT] has been seen as one of the key ways to help soldiers suffering from traumatic brain … Continue reading 
Lost in Detention Sec. Napolitano: Time for a “Reality Check” on ImmigrationOctober 6, 2011, 2:41 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettStay tuned for Lost in Detention, our upcoming film on the immigration debate. It airs Oct. 18; check your local … Continue reading 
Lost in Detention Univision Features “Lost in Detention”September 30, 2011, 1:10 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettUnivision’s Aquí y Ahora aired a lengthy segment this week on our upcoming documentary Lost in Detention, which premieres Oct. … Continue reading 
Lost in Detention In the News: The Immigration DebateSeptember 29, 2011, 4:31 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettWe’re preparing for Lost in Detention — our upcoming film on immigration airing Oct. 18 (check local listings) — and … Continue reading 
An Optimist in Haiti Lionel Pressoir: “Another Haiti is Possible!”September 27, 2011, 8:18 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettLionel Pressoir, the man we’ve dubbed “An Optimist in Haiti,” explains why he thinks he can bring tourists to the small, poor town of Milot. 
An Optimist in Haiti FRONTLINE and Planet Money’s Reporting on HaitiSeptember 27, 2011, 8:17 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettFrom rethinking aid delivery models to the battle for law and order, a round-up of our in-depth, post-earthquake reporting. 
The Wounded Platoon “Wounded Platoon” Soldier Denied ParoleSeptember 27, 2011, 12:48 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettYou may remember Kenny Eastridge from our 2010 film The Wounded Platoon: He was a kid with a troubled past … Continue reading 
The Wounded Platoon Could Timely PTSD Treatment Have Prevented a Tragedy?September 26, 2011, 3:23 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettA little over a week ago, we brought you the story of Iraq war vet Joshua Stepp, whose lawyers tried … Continue reading 
Educating Sergeant Pantzke Report: For-Profit Colleges Receive Lion’s Share of GI Bill MoneySeptember 23, 2011, 2:15 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettEight for-profit colleges and universities received $1 billion — or 24 percent of all G.I. Bill money in the last … Continue reading 
The Confessions Latest “Norfolk Four” Appeal RejectedSeptember 22, 2011, 2:34 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettThe latest attempt by three of the “Norfolk Four” to have their convictions overturned was denied by the Virginia Supreme … Continue reading 
Lost in Detention “Growing Up in the Shadows” of Illegal ImmigrationSeptember 21, 2011, 2:49 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettAbout 5.5 million children in the U.S. have a parent who is here illegally; some of these kids are as … Continue reading 
Doctor Hotspot Can House Calls Save Health Care?September 19, 2011, 5:09 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettSome communities across the country are betting on it. One is Camden, N.J., as featured in our recent film Doctor … Continue reading 
The Wounded Platoon Is PTSD a Legal Defense?September 16, 2011, 6:12 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettJoshua Stepp admits that he murdered his 10-month-old stepdaughter. Stepp also served his country in Iraq, and returned from that … Continue reading 
Flying Cheap Flight 3407 Families Take on The Airline LobbySeptember 15, 2011, 1:13 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettIt’s been two months since the FAA was scheduled to enact new pilot fatigue and training rules. On Tuesday, the … Continue reading 
Breaking the Bank Elizabeth Warren: The Essential InterviewsSeptember 14, 2011, 3:08 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettElizabeth Warren, Harvard law professor and consumer advocate, announced today that she’s running for the Democratic ticket in next year’s … Continue reading 
Money and March Madness Taylor Branch: “The NCAA today is in many ways a classic cartel.”September 14, 2011, 12:07 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettTaylor Branch paints a complex and pretty dismal picture of the NCAA in his monster 15,000 word article in this … Continue reading 
Money and March Madness Report: Top NCAA Players Worth Over $100,000September 13, 2011, 12:36 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettThis is according to a provocative new report from the National College Players Association [NCPA], an advocacy group for college … Continue reading 
Criminal Justice ATF’s Fast and Furious: A Gun Store Owner Speaks OutSeptember 12, 2011, 2:20 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettA Phoenix-area gun dealer recently opened up about his role in Operation Fast and Furious, the now-infamous ATF gunrunning sting … Continue reading 
The Wounded Platoon “Web Therapy” for PTSD?September 9, 2011, 5:03 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettOn Labor Day 2010, armed with a 9 mm handgun, Iraq war veteran Sgt. Robert Quinones took three soldiers hostage … Continue reading 
Social Issues New British Assisted Suicide Rules Lead to the Prosecution of No OneSeptember 7, 2011, 6:20 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettHas Britain subtly made assisted suicide (kind of) legal? Forty-four Brits have been suspected of assisting in the suicide of … Continue reading 
Top Secret America “It’s Just Too Big and It’s Just Too Secret”September 6, 2011, 2:42 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettThis from FRONTLINE producer Michael Kirk, who appeared on “The Takeaway” this morning with Washington Post reporter Dana Priest to … Continue reading 
The Confessions Lawyers Push for New Appeal for Three of the “Norfolk Four”September 1, 2011, 2:47 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettDanial Williams, Joseph Dick (pictured right) and Eric Wilson (left) — three of four men who falsely confessed to a … Continue reading 
Flying Cheap Who’s Flying Your Plane?August 31, 2011, 4:22 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettProbably not your pilot — except for 80 seconds during a typical two-hour flight — according to Joan Lowy’s new … Continue reading 
Money and March Madness Emmert Defends NCAA Policy on AmateurismAugust 31, 2011, 4:09 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettIt’s been a controversial few months for the NCAA and its president Mark Emmert, with debate over whether to compensate … Continue reading 
Criminal Justice Lobbying for an Accidental Death?August 30, 2011, 2:00 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettThe manner of a person’s death is statistically less likely to be deemed suicide in California counties that rely on … Continue reading 
Criminal Justice Eyewitness Accounts Still Prove Problematic in the Criminal Justice SystemAugust 29, 2011, 11:09 am ET · by Gretchen GavettFlawed eyewitness testimony is the number one contributing factor to wrongful convictions later overturned by DNA analysis, according to a … Continue reading 
The Vaccine War Report: No Link Between Vaccines and AutismAugust 26, 2011, 12:26 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettThe National Academy of Sciences released a report yesterday concluding that “few health problems are caused by or clearly associated … Continue reading 
The Quake “A Disaster of Good Intentions”August 25, 2011, 11:04 am ET · by Gretchen GavettAfter the devastating earthquake struck Haiti in January 2010, a chorus of experts told us that now was the time … Continue reading 
College, Inc. For-Profit College Enrollment Drops SharplyAugust 24, 2011, 2:20 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettAre the industry’s glory days over? It’s likely too early to tell, but The Wall Street Journal’s Melissa Korn has … Continue reading 
The Pot Republic Does Medical Marijuana Actually Work?August 24, 2011, 12:47 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettThis is probably an important question, as a third of U.S. states are currently experimenting with some type of medical … Continue reading 
Football High Football Head Injuries: From High School to the ProsAugust 23, 2011, 12:34 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettThe lockout’s over. Preseason has begun. But the NFL’s legal troubles are far from over. In late July, 75 former … Continue reading 
The Madoff Affair “The Madoff Affair” Can’t Stop, Won’t StopAugust 19, 2011, 2:32 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettIt’s been quite a week for America’s most reviled modern Ponzi-schemer. Despite the fact that Bernie Madoff’s sitting in a … Continue reading 
Money and March Madness How Will the NCAA Punish Miami?August 19, 2011, 9:55 am ET · by Gretchen GavettThis week’s sports bombshell comes at the hands of Yahoo! Sports reporter Charles Robinson, who’s published a damning investigation into … Continue reading 
Flying Cheap FAA Misses Deadline for Implementing Pilot Fatigue and Training RulesAugust 18, 2011, 2:56 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettJust over a year ago, President Obama signed the Airline Safety and Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010 into … Continue reading 
Criminal Justice Promotions for Supervisors of Gunrunning Sting Gone WrongAugust 17, 2011, 1:41 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettThree supervisors who oversaw the ATF’s Operation Fast and Furious debacle — a botched attempt to trace the flow of … Continue reading 
The Meth Epidemic Federal Cuts Lead to Drop in Meth Lab BustsAugust 15, 2011, 1:19 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettMeth lab seizure rates have fallen dramatically this year in several states that usually lead the nation in busts: Tennessee, … Continue reading 
The Confessions Study Offers Disturbing False Confession InsightsAugust 12, 2011, 12:57 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettIt’s remarkably easy to confess to something you didn’t do, and more people are inclined to do so than you … Continue reading 
Sports NCAA Starts To Move on Player Financial SupportAugust 10, 2011, 3:56 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettNCAA President Mark Emmert convened a two-day retreat yesterday in Indianapolis that includes 50-plus university presidents and other officials. While … Continue reading 
The Confessions The Confessions: One of the “Norfolk Four” Cleared of Rape/Murder ChargesAugust 4, 2011, 2:50 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettDerek Tice, who was convicted of the 1997 rape and murder of Michelle Moore-Bosko, is officially a free man after … Continue reading 
Kill/Capture What is the Secretive U.S. “Kill/Capture” Campaign?June 17, 2011, 7:55 pm ET · by Gretchen Gavett12,000. That’s the number of Taliban and Al Qaeda fighters the U.S. military says it’s either killed or captured in … Continue reading 
The Confessions Overturned Conviction Upheld in False Confession CaseApril 21, 2011, 10:51 am ET · by Gretchen GavettDerek Tice maintains that, although he admitted to the 1997 rape and murder of Michelle Moore-Bosko, he is innocent of … Continue reading 
Flying Cheaper Lawsuit: “Fume Events” Caused Toxic Air in Plane CabinsApril 19, 2011, 5:58 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettOn April 12, 2011, 16 US Airways pilots and flight attendants sued ST Aerospace Mobile, claiming that the company improperly … Continue reading 
The Confessions Key Detective in False Confession Case SentencedFebruary 12, 2011, 6:46 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettOn Feb. 25, 2011, Robert Glenn Ford was sentenced to 12 years and six months in prison following his conviction … Continue reading 
The Confessions Did a Detective Admit to the Innocence of Four Men He Helped Convict?December 21, 2010, 6:24 pm ET · by Gretchen GavettA confidential witness has told an investigator that former detective Robert Glenn Ford, who elicited false confessions from four men … Continue reading |
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