Josh Saul
Senior Writer
Josh Saul is a senior writer at Newsweek reporting on crime and courts. He previously worked for the New York Post, where he covered beats including the NYPD, Brooklyn state court and Manhattan federal court. He also helped launch the Alaska Dispatch, which has since become the biggest news organization in the state. He grew up in Anchorage, graduated from Cornell University, and has also worked as a firefighter and commercial fisherman.
'The System Has Failed Me'
The NYPD says it has improved the way it treats rape survivors. But some say it hasn't gone nearly far enough.
Execution Could Burst Death Row Inmate's Tumors
The pending execution of a Missouri man convicted of murder would constitute torture because of his medical condition, human rights groups said Wednesday.
Bad Code Disrupted Ads on IBT's International Sites
The announcement comes as the company battles questions about potentially fraudulent ad practices.
Inside the Manhattan DA's Newsweek Probe
This is the story Newsweek editors and a reporter were fired over.
Newsweek Media Group Chairman Steps Down
The announcement comes amid an ongoing grand jury investigation by the Manhattan District Attorney's office that started at least 17 months ago and appears to include an examination of the company's finances.
Christian Group Denies Role in DA Probe of Newsweek
Olivet University said it had no "shared ownership interests" with Newsweek Media Group. Still, a number of the media company's top executives have longstanding ties to the school and its founder, pastor and businessman David Jang.
NY Hero Cop Accused of Putting Innocent Men Behind Bars
Louis Scarcella was once a well-respected detective, known for cracking tough cases. Now he's accused of fabricating confessions, among other things.
Newsweek Office Raided in Long-Running Probe
Sources close to the matter said a grand jury investigation has been ongoing for at least 17 months.
Eric Trump Defends His Father Against Racism Charges
As anger continued to bubble over the president's remarks about "shithole countries," Eric Trump went on Fox News early Wednesday morning to push back against accusations his father is racist.
Prisoner Chews Own Fingers Off
This is part of an ongoing battle over inmate health care in Arizona.
Trump Only Invited Conservatives to Prison Meeting
The listening session is expected to include only politicians and religious and nonprofit leaders from the right and is not expected to include discussion on topics like prison conditions or sentencing reform.
Manhattan Prosecutor Ends Cash Bail in Low-Level Cases
Low-level defendants will be released without bail in Manhattan as part of a national push to reform a system that regularly imprisons poor people for long stretches simply they can't afford to pay.
Justice Department Plans To Jam Prison Cellphones
The federal prison system will test new technology next week in an attempt to block smuggled cellphones used by inmates behind bars, the Department of Justice said Monday.
Civil Rights Book Banned In New Jersey Prisons
The renowned book, "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander, is not allowed in two New Jersey state prisons, according to prison documents obtained by the ACLU of New Jersey and released Monday.
Police Killed More Than 1,100 people In 2017
Black people are also three times as likely to be killed by police as white people, according to a report titled "Mapping Police Violence" that was released Thursday.
New Steven Avery Test Show He's Innocent, Lawyer Says
The experiments were recorded in videos obtained by Newsweek and are among multiple tests Kathleen Zellner oversaw to demonstrate contradictions in the case prosecutors made against Avery.
Trump Spent 1/3 of Time at His Own Properties
President Donald Trump has spent almost one-third of his time at his own properties since his inauguration in January and has played more golf than President Obama during his first year in office.
Charles Barkley on GOP Tax Cut: 'I'm Buying a Rolex'
Basketball legend Charles Barkley once said, "I am not a role model," but the aggressive Hall of Famer has become a hero to Democrats in recent weeks as he took on the right.
Judge Dismisses Legal Bid For Mueller Leak Probe
"Since the inception of the Mueller Investigation, a pattern of a persistent torrent of leaks has emerged," states the suit.
An Inmate with Cancer Needed Radiation, but Got Tylenol
Walter Jordan's is one of several deaths at the center of an ongoing legal fight over inmate health care in Arizona -- and a window into how states use private companies to handle medical services for prisoners in an age of cash-strapped budgets.
Poll: Trump Is a Hothead Who Should Resign
Almost 60 percent of voters disapprove of the way Trump is doing his job overall and most gave him low grades on a variety of personality traits, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released Tuesday.
Untested Rape Kits Hide Thousands Of Serial Predators
"A rapist rapes on average seven to 11 times before they're caught," Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy told the Detroit Free Press. "Of our set of 817, over 50 of them have 10 to 15 hits apiece."
Ex-Bosnian Soldier Lied About Past To Come To U.S.
Milan Trisic, 54, joined the violent Serb forces who took in the "ethnic cleansing" of Muslims in the 1990s during the aftermath of the breakup of Yugoslavia.
New Steven Avery Video Proves He Was Framed: Attorney
A never-before-seen video shows that evidence against Steven Avery of "Making a Murderer" fame was planted or fabricated, defense attorney Kathleen Zellner tells Newsweek.
Texas Cops in Santa Hat and Face Masks Punch Man: Video
The man can be heard yelling, "They punching me!" as the officers yell, "Put your hands behind your back!"
Guns Keep U.S. Safe, Gun Owners Say in New Poll
On the five-year anniversary of the Newtown massacre of 20 children and six adults, a new poll found a majority of gun owners think mass shootings are unavoidable.
Jeff Sessions Misrepresented Justice Crime Statistics
"It's apples and oranges," said the Justice Department statistician who wrote the report, explaining why it's incorrect to compare the 2015 and 2016 violent crime rates.
Trump's Reaction To Doug Jones Victory Was Mature
Earlier on Tuesday, as Alabama voters cast their votes, President Donald Trump tweeted his support for Moore while also bashing Jones.
Sessions Blames Obama Administration for Rise of MS-13
"Transnational gangs like MS-13 have taken advantage of our porous southern border and previously lax immigration law enforcement," Sessions said.
Roy Moore Rally Location Changes Amid Allegations
Moore has been accused of preying on teenage girls when he was in his 30s, and allegedly had a sexual interaction with a 14-year-old and tried to rape a 16-year-old.
