Jamal Andress

Jamal Andress

Jamal Andress

Culture Reporter

Jamal Andress is the justice correspondent for Scripps News. He has found a home in criminal and social justice reporting — focusing largely on incarcerated and marginalized communities. Most recently, Jamal has told stories around police violence and civil unrest, interviewing George Floyd's family, U.S. Senator Cory Booker and dozens of protesters, activists and police officers around the country.

Jamal has covered the high-profile trials of Derek Chauvin, R. Kelly, Alex Jones and others. Jamal Andress is a Missouri Tiger and proud Girl Dad. He lives in Dallas, TX with his wife and two daughters.

Recent Work
Minneapolis police stand outside the department's 3rd Precinct on May 27, 2020, in Minneapolis.

The Push For Police Reform On 2nd Anniversary Of Floyd's Death

Police lights

Protecting Ex-Officers From Becoming Targets While Serving Prison Time

Officers stand at a memorial service.

Officers Intentionally Killed On Duty Reaches Highest Total Since 9/11

Bail bonds offices

The State Of Bail In The U.S.

Lights on top of a police car

Former Oklahoma Officers Charged With Manslaughter

Louisiana State Police Supt. Kevin Reeves

New Evidence In Ronald Greene's Death At Hands Of Louisiana Police

Pride flags

Where Are Anti-Trans Bills On The Rise?

Demonstrators protest outside of the U.S. Supreme Court

Court's Decision On Abortion Rights Will Impact States Differently

Demonstrators protest outside of the U.S. Supreme Court

What's Next Now That The Draft Roe v. Wade Decision Leaked?

Texas death row inmate Melissa Lucio, dressed in white, leads a group of seven Texas lawmakers in prayer

Texas Court Delays Execution Of Woman Convicted Of Killing Daughter

Lights on top of a police car

Syracuse Officers Detaining Young Black Boy Spark Discussions

People ride the subway in New York City.

NYC Subway Shooting Points To Growing Violent Crime In U.S. Transit

Seized guns on display

Explaining America's Illegal Gun Trafficking Problem

Video evidence of a Grand Rapids police officer pulling over Patrick Lyoya

Video: Michigan Cop Knelt On Black Man's Back, Fatally Shot Him

New York City Police Department personnel gather at the entrance to a subway stop.

Man Arrested In Brooklyn Subway Attack Charged With Terrorism

Planned Parenthood workers join groups of abortion-rights and anti-abortion activists

District Attorney Drops Murder Charges Against Lizelle Herrera

House panel members hear from the public on book bans

House Panel Hears From Students, Teachers, Parents On Book Bans

A memorial for Tatiana Labelle

Violence Against Transgender, Black Transgender People On The Rise

People march at a rally for Amir Locke in February.

No Charges Filed In No-Knock Warrant Killing Of Amir Locke

Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas and his wife Virginia Thomas

What Do Ginni Thomas' Texts Mean For Justice Clarence Thomas?

DeJarion Echols

Jackson Voted To Retroactively Apply Law In Crack Cocaine Sentencing

Texas teens gathered at the state capitol.

Texas Students Protest Proposed Book Bans At State Capitol

A gun in a holster

Wilson Trial Tests Georgia Stand Your Ground Law

Attendees raise fists during singing at a rally commemorating the 10th anniversary of Trayvon Martin

Trayvon Martin's Mother: 'Don't Give Up' Fight For Justice

Jelani Day is pictured.

Jelani Day's Mother Hopes New Bill Will Create Change

Former Minnesota Police Officer Kim Potter with defense attorney Earl Gray.

Former Officer Kim Potter Sentenced To 24 Months In Prison

Sign demanding justice for Amir Locke

Amir Locke's Funeral Begins With Song, Prayer In Minneapolis

Families of the victims of the Newtown shooting and attorneys.

Sandy Hook Families Settle For $73M With Gun Maker Remington

Protest over police killing of Amir Locke

Protests In Minneapolis Over Fatal Police Shooting Of Amir Locke

A gun in a holster

Law Enforcement Opposed To Proposed Permitless Firearm Carry Bills