National Press Club

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 – Following is a statement by Emily Wilkins, president of the National Press Club on the sentencing of Robert Telles for the murder of journalist Jeff German. “Today’s sentencing marks a decisive victory for press freedom and a salient reminder that violence against journalists will never go unanswered. Those who seek to silence the vital work of journalists through brutality will face swift and severe consequences. The message should be clear: if you try to silence a journalist with violence, you will be arrested, convicted, and sentenced to the full extent of the law. We commend Judge Leavitt for her strong stance in delivering justice—adding eight years to the minimum 20-year sentence for this heinous crime, a murder directly linked to Jeff’s courageous investigative reporting. Jeff German was more than just a journalist; he was an institution. His fearless dedication to exposing the truth made him a pillar of the Las Vegas community and an icon of local investigative journalism. Law enforcement and the criminal justice system must provide swift and certain justice whenever there is violence or the threat of violence against journalists.”

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The New York Times bestselling author Craig Unger will discuss his new book “Den of Spies: Reagan, Carter, and the Secret History of the Treason That Stole the White House”?at a Press Club book event on October 22 at 6 p.m. ??Get your tickets here!

We had a great conversation today with Jennifer Abruzzo, general counsel of the National Labor Relations Board, Brian Petruska, general counsel of LIUNA - Laborers' International Union of North America Regional Organizing Coalition, and Jon Schleuss, international president of The NewsGuild-CWA. The trio discussed some of the legal challenges to the National Labor Relations Act of 1937 and the state of union membership today.

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National Labor Relations Board General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo will join labor leaders on Tuesday, October 15 at 10 a.m. for a National Press Club Headliners panel to discuss the state of union organizing in the United States. Abruzzo will be joined by Brian Petruska, general counsel of LIUNA - Laborers' International Union of North America Regional Organizing Coalition, and Jon Schleuss international president of The NewsGuild-CWA.

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Liz Carpenter experienced and helped shape some of the most vivid moments and movements of the 20th century. She was a journalist, vice-presidential advisor, White House official, author, political activist, and feminist leader. We are showing the highly acclaimed documentary about Liz titled "Shaking it Up: The Life & Times of Liz Carpenter" on October 15 at the National Press Club. Get your tickets now: https://lnkd.in/gYUJFBC4

Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough will speak at a National Press Club Headliners Breakfast on Tuesday, October 29. He will deliver an update on the state of America’s veterans and their families. McDonough has worked to reduce homelessness and enhance medical care for America's veterans. Tickets are required - get them here:

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