Justin Elliott
Justin Elliott is a ProPublica reporter covering business and politics. To send Justin a tip or documents, reach him through one of the methods below.
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Justin Elliott has been a reporter with ProPublica, where he covers business and politics, since 2012.
In 2023, he and colleagues revealed how a set of politically connected billionaires provided lavish gifts and travel to Supreme Court justices over many years. Those stories won the Pulitzer Prize gold medal for public service.
He was previously on the team of reporters documenting how the rich avoid taxes for “The Secret IRS Files” series. He co-wrote a story revealing how tech mogul Peter Thiel turned a Roth IRA into a multibillion-dollar tax haven.
His work has spurred congressional investigations and changes to federal law. His coverage of TurboTax-maker Intuit’s misleading marketing tactics led to a settlement delivering $141 million back to consumers.
His work has won numerous awards. In addition to the Pulitzer Prize, he has won a George Polk Award, the Selden Ring Award, and a Gerald Loeb Award for business journalism. His stories have been published and aired in outlets including The New York Times and NPR. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Brown University in history and classics.
You can send him feedback, story tips and documents via email at [email protected], or by Signal or WhatsApp at 774-826-6240.
Thinking about getting in touch? For more on how Justin handles tips and story ideas, read his piece on the important role of reader tips in the Supreme Court series.
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The Red Cross’ Secret Disaster
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Red Cross Reverses Stance on Sandy Spending “Trade Secrets”
The charity has released some new details on how it spent over $300 million raised after the storm.
Cuomo’s Office Denies Using Private Email Accounts. But it Does.
Aides to the governor have used private accounts, which can help hide communications on public business, despite state rules barring the practice.
Who Advised Cuomo on Mortgage Industry Investigation? A Mortgage Lobbyist
Howard Glaser was brought on to help then-Attorney General Andrew Cuomo on his mortgage industry investigation. Glaser was working for the industry at the same time.
Red Cross: How We Spent Sandy Money Is a 'Trade Secret'
The charity is fighting our public records request for information on how it raised and spent money after the superstorm.
House Adopts Amendment to Bar NSA From Meddling With Encryption Standards
The measure was inserted into a defense appropriations bill and approved on a voice vote.
N.Y. Attorney General Pressed Red Cross on Post-Sandy Spending, Then Retreated
The office of Attorney General Eric Schneiderman sought details on how the charity spent donations after the super-storm, but the information was never released.