Erik Ortiz is a Senior Reporter at NBC News. He covers national news with a focus on racial injustice, social inequality, and the criminal justice system, including judicial misconduct and federal prisons. Erik's work has been featured in numerous outlets, including Yahoo News, NBC News, and various NBC affiliates across the country.
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Erik Ortiz's coverage overwhelmingly focuses on crime and breaking news, with particular interest in evolving stories. This indicates a preference for timely pitches related to ongoing events or rapidly developing news within the realms of crime and politics.
Given his focus on breaking news and evolving stories, he may be more responsive to pitches offering exclusive access to firsthand accounts or insights that can shed light on unfolding events such as trials, conflicts, criminal cases, or political developments.
His recent articles covering high-profile legal cases suggest an openness to sources with direct knowledge of these specific cases who can offer expert commentary. Additionally, given the sensitive nature of some topics covered (such as shootings), consider approaching him with caution and empathy.
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By: Alicia Victoria Lozano Ryan, Nyree Arabian Minyvonne Burke, Erik Ortiz, Reilly Gary Grumbach
Former members of the Caltech Christian Fellowship thought of Cole Tomas Allen, 31, as "apolitical." His alleged turn to political violence was unexpected.
By: Patrick Smith
The charges include malfeasance in public office, filing or maintaining false records, obstruction of justice, and conspiracy, officials said.
By: Erik Ortiz
The Commerce Department secretary said he stopped talking to Jeffrey Epstein in 2005. But a House inquiry wants to know why investigatory files show otherwise.
By: Laura Strickler, Tom Winter
The letter, which has not been authenticated, dates to Epstein's unsuccessful suicide attempt on July 23, 2019, less than two weeks before he died.
By: Erik Ortiz
An NBC News analysis of every final statement shows that some convey a readiness to die. Others are defiant. And many seek salvation.
By: Peter Nicholas Matt Dixon, Ryan J. Reilly, Katherine Doyle, Erik Ortiz
Trump allies, Jan. 6 defendants and those pardoned for crimes during the Biden administration say they'd like a piece of the massive money pot. But challenges remain.
By: Abigail Brooks, Erik Ortiz
Dr. Mark Walton Fowler played a key role in the attempt to put Tony Carruthers to death by lethal injection before it was called off after 90 minutes.
By: Erik Ortiz, Abigail Brooks
Moments after a federal judge permanently blocked his execution by nitrogen gas, Lee told NBC News he was prepared to keep fighting. His fate remains uncertain.
By: Abigail Brooks, Erik Ortiz
Lee’s case became the latest to test the legality of nitrogen gas executions. A lower court had ruled the method is unconstitutionally cruel.
By: Daniella Silva, Erik Ortiz
The community of Senatobia is reeling after the death of the child, Kohen Wiley, while police responded to a call in a Walmart parking lot.
