Finalist: The Plain Dealer , by Dave Davis and Joan Mazzolini

For their series of stories exposing abuses by Ohio doctors and hospitals, which resulted in significant reforms in the state's regulatory system.

Winners

Prize Winner in Investigative Reporting in 1995:

For their stories that revealed disability pension abuses by local police. Investigative Reporting

Nominated as finalists in Investigative Reporting in 1995:

For a series of articles that disclosed careless hiring, training and disciplinary procedures within the District of Columbia police department

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1994

For thorough reporting that disclosed pervasive corruption within the Rhode Island court system.

1993

For exposing the unjust seizure of millions of dollars from motorists --most of them minorities-- by a sheriff's drug squad.

1992

For reporting that charged Texas police with extensive misconduct and abuses of power.

1991

For their shocking series on medical malpractice in the state.

Beat Reporting

For his analytical reporting on Washington developments and the national scene.

Biography

Commentary

For his compelling and compassionate columns about New York City.

Criticism

For her book reviews and other cultural criticism.