The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists

The FinCEN File

One of the most extraordinary investigative series in the modern history of investigative journalism. The degree of difficulty is off the charts. The coordination and expertise needed to understand and explain this story is testament to the dedication and determination of these editors, writers and researchers. And then they top it off with writing that is both clear and dramatic.

Honorable Mentions: 

• Center for Public Integrity – Coronavirus Crisis: Investigating the government’s secretive and inadequate response to COVID-19
• CALmatters – “Waiting for Justice” 
• CALmatters – “California NAACP president aids corporate prop campaigns — collects $1.2 million and counting“
• The Marshall Project – “Mauled: When Police Dogs Are Weapons“
• The Oaklandside – “Did OPD violate its own policies against protesters? We investigated.“