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Abbie Nehring

Abbie Nehring was a research intern at ProPublica.

Abbie Nehring was a research intern at ProPublica. She was previously a research assistant at The Investigative Fund at The Nation Institute. She graduated from Bard College at Simonâs Rock in 2012.

The Human Toll of Flashbangs

At least 50 Americans have been seriously injured, maimed or killed by flashbangs since 2000. Here are their stories.

by Abbie Nehring, Lena V. Groeger and Sisi Wei,

Hotter Than Lava

Every day, police toss dangerous flashbang grenades during raids, with little oversight and horrifying results

Julia Angwin and Abbie Nehring,

“Less Lethal” Flash-Bangs Used in Ferguson Leave Some Feeling the Burn

A journalist says he was singed by a flash-bang fired by St. Louis County police trying to disperse a crowd, raising questions about how to use these military-style devices safely and appropriately.

by Abbie Nehring,

Campus Sexual Assault: What Are Colleges Doing Wrong?

We’ve rounded up cases and coverage that show the persistence of sexual violence at colleges.

by Abbie Nehring,