Richard Winton
Richard Winton is an investigative crime writer for the Los Angeles Times and part of the team that won the Pulitzer Prize for public service in 2011. Known as @lacrimes on Twitter, during almost 30 years at The Times he also has been part of the breaking news staff that won Pulitzers in 1998, 2004 and 2016. He won the ASNE Deadline News award in 2006. A native of England, after getting degrees from the University of Kent at Canterbury and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, he began covering politics but chose to focus on crime because it was less dirty. Latest From This Author
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The Daily's Verdict
This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.
Bias
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- The author has a tendency to use inflammatory language and present emotionally charged statements in their articles.
- The author often quotes unnamed sources which can be seen as biased towards the subjects they are writing about.
Conflicts of Interest
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- The author has been known to write about topics that may have personal relevance or emotional ties.
- There are instances where the author has not disclosed potential conflicts of interest in their articles.
Contradictions
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- Contradictions have been found in several of the author's articles, where they have reported conflicting information or facts.
- In some cases, the author has repeated information provided by sources without verifying its accuracy.
Deceptions
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- In some cases, the author has presented information in a way that creates a false narrative or misleads the reader.
- The author has been found to use deceptive practices in some of their articles, such as misleading phrasing and omitting important details.
Recent Articles
Prominent Businessman's Wife Killed in Tragic Robbery at Newport Beach Mall
Broke On: Tuesday, 02 July 2024On July 2, 2024, at Fashion Island mall in Newport Beach, California, Patricia 'Trish' McKay was killed during an attempted robbery. Her husband Doug McKay, a prominent businessman and former chair of Bank of New Zealand and Auckland Council in New Zealand, bravely shielded her but was unable to prevent her death when she was run over by the suspects' vehicle. Two men, identified as Leroy Ernest Joseph McCrary and Malachi Eddward Darnell, are suspected of the crime. The tragic incident left Doug McKay and the community in shock. Prominent Businessman's Wife Killed in Tragic Robbery at Newport Beach Mall
Broke On: Tuesday, 02 July 2024On July 2, 2024, at Fashion Island mall in Newport Beach, California, Patricia 'Trish' McKay was killed during an attempted robbery. Her husband Doug McKay, a prominent businessman and former chair of Bank of New Zealand and Auckland Council in New Zealand, bravely shielded her but was unable to prevent her death when she was run over by the suspects' vehicle. Two men, identified as Leroy Ernest Joseph McCrary and Malachi Eddward Darnell, are suspected of the crime. The tragic incident left Doug McKay and the community in shock. 
Prominent Philanthropist Strikes and Kills Two Young Brothers in Westlake Village
Broke On: Monday, 10 June 2024On September 29, 2020, in Westlake Village, prominent philanthropist Rebecca Grossman accidentally struck and killed two young brothers, Mark Iskander (11) and Jacob Iskander (8), as they crossed the road with their family. Reports suggest that Grossman did not see the boys before the collision. Howard University Revokes Honorary Degree from Sean Combs After Assault Allegations Surface
Broke On: Saturday, 08 June 2024Howard University revokes honorary degree from Sean 'Diddy' Combs following 2016 assault footage. The music mogul physically assaulted his then-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, and the university disbands scholarship and terminates $1 million gift agreement. 
Beloved Actor Johnny Wactor Shot and Killed in Downtown Los Angeles During Catalytic Converter Theft Attempt
Broke On: Thursday, 30 May 2024Beloved actor Johnny Wactor was fatally shot during a catalytic converter theft attempt in downtown Los Angeles on May 25, 2024. Three suspects opened fire after being confronted by Wactor and his co-worker Anita Joy. The LAPD is investigating the shooting and has described the suspects as three men in dark clothing. 
The Largest Cash Heist in Los Angeles History: $30 Million Stolen on Easter Sunday
Broke On: Thursday, 04 April 2024On Easter Sunday, a group of thieves stole $30 million in cash from a money storage facility located in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles. The burglary was one of the largest cash heists in city history and surpassed any armored-car heist that has taken place previously. :max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(728x402:730x404)/Sean-Combs-TOUT-032724-18509fb16e5440cbbeef701e7af5ce96.jpg)
Sean Diddy Combs' Easter Post Amid Sex Trafficking Allegations
Broke On: Sunday, 31 March 2024Sean Combs, also known as Puff Daddy or P. Diddy, has denied any wrongdoing in a sex trafficking investigation after his homes in Los Angeles and Miami were raided by federal agents from the Department of Homeland Security. The music producer and entrepreneur shared photos of his 17-month-old daughter on Easter Sunday, despite two properties being raided earlier in the week amid allegations. Combs' lawyer has criticized what he described as a 'premature rush to judgment' based on meritless accusations made in civil lawsuits. :max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(999x0:1001x2)/sean-diddy-combs-032524--42124698fffe41edbb5eded20b0f4830.jpg)
Sean Diddy Faces Homeland Security Raid Amid Sex Trafficking Allegations
Broke On: Tuesday, 26 March 2024Sean Diddy Combs, a rapper and music mogul who launched the careers of Biggie Smalls, Mary J Blige and Usher, faced sex trafficking allegations in an ongoing investigation by US Homeland Security on Monday 25 March 2024. 
Scott Peterson Seeking New Trial with New Evidence in Laci and Conner Murder Case
Broke On: Wednesday, 13 March 2024Scott Peterson, convicted of murdering his pregnant wife Laci and their unborn son Conner in 2004, seeks a new trial with the help of the Los Angeles Innocence Project. New evidence could exonerate him as lawyers request DNA testing on multiple pieces of evidence found at the scene and from witnesses present during Laci's disappearance.
