Michael Washburn

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Michael Washburn

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Michael Washburn is a New York-based reporter who covers U.S. and China-related topics for The Epoch Times. He has a background in legal and financial journalism, and also writes about arts and culture. Additionally, he is the host of the weekly podcast Reading the Globe. His books include “The Uprooted and Other Stories,” “When We're Grownups,” and “Stranger, Stranger.”
Judge Dismisses Manslaughter Charge in Daniel Penny Trial After Jury Deadlocked
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Judge Dismisses Manslaughter Charge in Daniel Penny Trial After Jury Deadlocked

Jordan Neely’s Father Sues Daniel Penny in Civil Court as Verdict in Criminal Trial Looms
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Jordan Neely’s Father Sues Daniel Penny in Civil Court as Verdict in Criminal Trial Looms

Jury Begins Deliberation in Daniel Penny Trial
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Jury Begins Deliberation in Daniel Penny Trial

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Closing Arguments Made in Trial of Daniel Penny, Accused in NY Subway Death

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Forensic Pathologist Testifies in Daniel Penny Trial That Jordan Neely Didn’t Die of Chokehold
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Forensic Pathologist Testifies in Daniel Penny Trial That Jordan Neely Didn’t Die of Chokehold

Steve Bannon’s Trial in Border Wall Case Delayed Until February
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Steve Bannon’s Trial in Border Wall Case Delayed Until February

Gov. Hochul Restarts NYC Congestion Pricing With $9 Tolls to Begin in January
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Gov. Hochul Restarts NYC Congestion Pricing With $9 Tolls to Begin in January

New York’s US House Races That May Decide Control of the Chamber
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New York’s US House Races That May Decide Control of the Chamber

New York City Mayor Could Face More Charges, Prosecutors Say
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New York City Mayor Could Face More Charges, Prosecutors Say

NYPD Faces Uncertain Future Amid New York’s Growing Political Crisis
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NYPD Faces Uncertain Future Amid New York’s Growing Political Crisis

Trump Holds New York Rally, First Since 2nd Assassination Attempt
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Trump Holds New York Rally, First Since 2nd Assassination Attempt

New York Police Commissioner Resigns Amid Federal Probe
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New York Police Commissioner Resigns Amid Federal Probe

Appeals Court Weighs Trump’s Bid to Overturn E. Jean Carroll Verdict
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Appeals Court Weighs Trump’s Bid to Overturn E. Jean Carroll Verdict

5 Shot at Brooklyn’s West Indian Day Parade
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5 Shot at Brooklyn’s West Indian Day Parade

Rep. Bowman Loses Primary Race to Moderate Latimer
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Rep. Bowman Loses Primary Race to Moderate Latimer

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New York Primary Races to Watch on June 25

Trump Announces Appeal in Conference After Guilty Verdict
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Trump Announces Appeal in Conference After Guilty Verdict

Jury Finds Trump Guilty on All 34 Felony Charges in New York Trial
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Jury Finds Trump Guilty on All 34 Felony Charges in New York Trial

Jury Convicts Trump on All 34 Counts in New York Trial
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Jury Convicts Trump on All 34 Counts in New York Trial