Sam Charles is a Criminal Justice Reporter at the Chicago Tribune, where he covers the Chicago Police Department and the broader criminal justice landscape. With a background that includes positions at the Chicago Sun-Times and WGN-TV, he focuses on themes such as crime and justice, law enforcement, and regional issues in Illinois. Sam's work has been featured in various outlets, including WROC-TV Channel 8, KRON-TV, and Yahoo News.
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Sam Charles appears to focus heavily on local crime, police misconduct, and criminal justice in Chicago. Given his coverage attributes that include evolving stories and breaking news, he would likely be interested in pitches related to ongoing cases of police misconduct or trials related to crime in the city.
As Sam's geographic focus is local (United States, Illinois, Chicago), he would likely respond well to sources with direct knowledge of the specific events or issues within this area. Pitches should aim at providing unique insight into these localized topics such as perspectives from community leaders, legal experts familiar with Chicago law enforcement practices, or individuals directly impacted by the cases covered.
Consider offering exclusive access to key stakeholders involved in unfolding cases or providing on-the-ground perspectives regarding public safety concerns and government policies directly affecting Chicago.
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By: Jason Meisner, Sam Charles
Five people in Chicago have been hit with federal charges in California alleging they were contracted to kill rapper Quando Rondo in Los Angeles due to his suspected involvement in the 2020 slaying of rival artist King Von.
By: Jason Meisner, Sam Charles
Five people in Chicago have been hit with federal charges in California alleging they were contracted to kill rapper Quando Rondo in Los Angeles due to his suspected involvement in the 2020 slaying of rival artist King Von.
By: Sam Charles
Police superintendent Snelling diverges from COPA’s view of shooting of Reginald Clay Jr., says agency did not take into account that officers were operating with a heightened sense of awaren…
By: Sam Charles
A man from the Far South Side now faces a half dozen counts of attempted murder and several other felonies after he allegedly shot another man
By: Sam Charles
The man charged in a North Side weekend shootout with Chicago Police officers was ordered detained pending trial Tuesday during a brief hearing at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse.
By: Sam Charles
The man accused of shooting a Jewish man who was walking to synagogue in West Rogers Park last weekend now faces additional charges of terrorism and hate crime, officials announced Thursday.
Chicago rapper and Englewood native Lil Durk, born Durk Banks, was arrested in Florida Thursday in connection with an alleged murder-for-hire plot, according to records from the Broward County sheriff's office.
By: Sam Charles, Caroline Kubzansky
A Chicago police officer was shot Monday night on the South Side, sources said. The officer was shot around 8 p.m. near the intersection of East 82nd Street and South Ingleside Avenue.
By: Caroline Kubzansky, Sam Charles
CHICAGO — A Chicago police officer was shot Monday night on the South Side, sources said.
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