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Brian BZ Douglas

Brian BZ Douglas

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Independent Mixed Media Journalist, Freelance

Cleveland

Biography

BZ Douglas is an independent investigative journalist based outside Cleveland, Ohio. His work focuses on police abuse, prosecutorial misconduct, and political corruption. In March of 2001, he helped launch State of Injustice, a documentary series and journalism project that will take an unflinching look at the systemic abuses of Ohio law enforcement.

Content

Total articles 13

  • The Killing of Vincent Belmonte by Larry McDonald

    By Brian "BZ" Douglas| Substack@ On January 5th, 2021, Vincent Belmonte was killed by East Cleveland  police officer Larry McDonald. McDonald was pursuing Belmonte on foot  and claims that Belmonte turned, pointed his gun, and threatened to  shoot McDonald.  We can only take McDonald’s word on this, because he shut off his body camera moments before this alleged threat from Belmonte  occurred.

    By Brian "BZ" Douglas · Substack

    Oct. 06, 2021

  • The Plagiarism Plague

    By Brian "BZ" Douglas| Lit Mag News@ Welcome to our weekly column offering perspectives on lit mag publishing, with contributions from readers, writers and editors around the world. I was thrilled when I got the call. A local writer’s group after receiving a draft of a short story I’d written extended an invitation for me to join their circle. I showed up at the appropriate time and place and was warmly welcomed. As time went on, I came to value this group as an integral part of my growth as a budding new writer.

    By Brian "BZ" Douglas · Lit Mag News

    Feb. 08, 2024

  • Unreliable witnesses, suppressed evidence, and a dead whistleblower: The Prosecution of Tony Viola

    By Brian "BZ" Douglas| Substack@ The story of Tony Viola told in the press up until now leaves one with the impression of a devious criminal who was defrauding banks out of nearly fifty million dollars through a complicated mortgage fraud scheme with a cast of shady operators. If the news coverage was to be believed, the affable, honorable, and generous person Viola’s friends and family all knew was merely a facade hiding a duplicitous, unscrupulous, greedy monster. Visitors of FreeTonyViola.com will find a much different story.

    By Brian "BZ" Douglas · Substack

    Nov. 24, 2021

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Freelance

Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.

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