Andrew Blankstein is an Investigative Reporter at NBC News. Based in Los Angeles, he focuses on crime, courts, and homeland security across the Western U.S., delving into significant themes such as public security and the judicial system. He has been featured in numerous outlets including Yahoo News, NBC 7 San Diego, and NBC New York, among others.
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Andrew Blankstein's coverage is primarily focused on local crime, arrests, and evolving stories related to the Los Angeles area. He also covers entertainment news and government & politics with a focus on breaking or evolving stories.
Given this emphasis, he would likely be responsive to pitches providing exclusive insights into ongoing criminal cases in the Los Angeles area, as well as developments within the entertainment industry that have legal implications. Pitches that provide expert commentary on high-profile crime-related events or offer insider perspectives on Hollywood incidents may capture his interest.
Since Andrew focuses largely on breaking news and evolving stories in specific categories such as crime and entertainment news within Los Angeles, it would be beneficial to tailor pitches accordingly for effective outreach.
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By: Andrew Blankstein, Tom Winter
The 75-page document is filled with extremist material espousing anti-Islamic, antisemitic and homophobic views.
By: Daniel Arkin, Pilar Melendez
A 75-page document and a live-streamed video apparently created by the gunmen echo previous shootings fueled by extremist ideology.
By: Andrew Blankstein, Eric Leonard, Dennis Romero
The actor and musician said the 31-year-old man who she says tried to force his way into her Hollywood Hills home had been surveilling the property since at least late April.
By: Andrew Blankstein, Chloe Melas, Lauren Wilson, David K. Li
The disgraced artist is serving a 50-month sentence following his 2025 conviction for transporting former girlfriends for prostitution.
By: Andrew Blankstein, Doha Madani
Aiyuk posted a YouTube video late last year that appears to show him driving a Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing at speeds of up to 111 mph.
By: Andrew Blankstein
James Handy, who most recently appeared in “Top Gun: Maverick,” was fatally stabbed in his Los Angeles home Wednesday.
By: Liz Kreutz, Kyla Guilfoil
A federal prosecutor indicated the investigations are focused on the Los Angeles area following President Donald Trump's claims, without evidence, of cheating in the primaries.
By: Bill Feather, Tim Stelloh
Dwight Rhone, 74, was already in custody in connection with a 2023 fatal shooting. He was charged Wednesday with three more counts of murder.
By: Andrew Blankstein, Marlene Lenthang
The Farms Golf Club near San Diego told NBC News a staffer's report of member misconduct led the club to investigate and take “decisive action.”
By: Tom Winter, Andrew Blankstein
The note contained no apology or request for payment for the release of her body, three people familiar with the matter told NBC News.
