Laura Wainman is a Digital Executive Producer for WUSA-TV, focusing on local news in Washington, D.C. With experience at WLTX-TV as well, Laura covers a wide range of stories, including breaking news, crime, accidents, and community events. She is dedicated to keeping the community informed and providing accurate and timely news coverage.
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Washington, District of Columbia, United States (Local)
Laura Wainman's coverage focuses heavily on local breaking news and evolving stories related to crime, law enforcement, legal proceedings, accidents, and emergency services in the Washington D.C. area. Given her focus on breaking news and evolving stories within this region, she may be more receptive to pitches that provide timely updates or exclusive insights into ongoing criminal investigations, legal cases, or emergency situations in the Washington D.C. area.
For example:
- Experts with firsthand knowledge of local crime trends
- Law enforcement officials able to discuss public safety initiatives
- Legal professionals who can offer insight into high-profile trials in the region
Given her emphasis on local coverage of crime-related topics within Washington D.C., it would be beneficial for sources reaching out to have specific expertise or direct involvement in similar incidents occurring within this geographic area.
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Police said they found a gun inside the car of the man they took into custody.
By: Laura Wainman, Matthew Torres
Usman Shahid is charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter related to the deaths of two Oakton High School students in June 2022.
By: Laura Wainman, Matthew Torres
Usman Shahid, who was 18 at the time of the crash and had his learner's permit, was driving 81 mph in a 35-mph zone when he hit three teens on a sidewalk.
By: Laura Wainman
According to Metro, the approved budget largely avoids any major cuts to bus and rail service levels that the agency has been hinting at for months.
After using the second pick of the draft to take quarterback Jayden Daniels, the Commanders will add five more people to their team Friday.
Roberto McBean, 30, admitted to robbing or attempting to rob the same six businesses multiple times using weapons. He will be sentenced in September.
Police are looking for two men who had red and blue lights on their car dashboard and flashed silver badges at the victim.
By: Laura Wainman
The viewer who sent in the video says he has seen cars in the lot for four nights in a row from 10 p.m. until 2 a.m.
The man was taken to a local hopsital for treatment, and is expected to survive.
Fines between $50-$100 will be enforced beginning May 29.
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