For a distinguished example of investigative reporting within a newspaper's area of circulation by an individual or team, One thousand dollars ($1,000).
The Philadelphia Inquirer , by John Woestendiek
For outstanding prison beat reporting, which included proving the innocence of a man convicted of murder.
Finalists
Nominated as finalists in Investigative Reporting in 1987:
Gary Marx and John Wark
For their four-part series, which documented the misuse of funds by the Shrine of North America, the nation's richest charity, and spurred subsequent investigations in six states.
Terrence Poppa
For his resourceful investigation of the dealings of Mexican drug lords.
The Jury
The Jury
Michael J. Davies(Chair)
Editor, Publisher and CEO, Hartford Courant
Michael R. Fancher
Executive Editor, The Seattle Times
David Kraslow
Publisher, The Miami News
Loretta Tofani*
Reporter, The Washington Post
Winners in Investigative Reporting
Jeffrey A. Marx and Michael M. York
For their series "Playing Above the Rules," which exposed cash payoffs to University of Kentucky basketball players in violation of NCAA regulations and led to significant reforms.
William K. Marimow
For his revelation that city police dogs had attacked more than 350 people -- an expose that led to investigations of the K-9 unit and the removal of a dozen officers from it.
1987 Prize Winners
Charles Krauthammer
For his witty and insightful columns on national issues.
Richard Eder
For his book reviews.