David Protess
David Protess | |
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| Born | April 7, 1946 Brooklyn, New York, USA |
| Alma mater | University of Chicago |
| Occupations | investigative journalist, educator, nonprofit executive |
David Protess (born April 7, 1946, in Brooklyn)[1] is an American journalist and former professor at Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism.[2] He became known for founding projects that investigated potential wrongful convictions through the Medill Innocence Project.
Critics argued some investigations relied on aggressive tactics, leading to questions about journalistic ethics.[3][4][5]
References
- ^ "David Protess". Northwestern University Archives. Northwestern University. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
- ^ "David Protess". Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice. University of Chicago. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
- ^ "What Happened Between David Protess and Medill?". Chicago Magazine. Chicago Magazine. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
- ^ "In Focus: Dismantling of a Legacy — The Rise and Fall of David Protess". The Daily Northwestern. Northwestern University. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
- ^ "Northwestern's Star Professor Is Dogged by Questions". The New York Times. The New York Times Company. Retrieved March 9, 2026.