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Susan Bassi

Susan Bassi

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Freelance Contributor and Photographer, Freelance

California, Silicon Valley

Biography

Award-winning investigative visual journalist and community-based publisher with a focus on public interest reporting across California. Beat coverage includes police accountability, the legal system, organic agriculture, local government transparency, Silicon Valley Family Courts, and nonprofit oversight. Committed to uncovering stories that positively impact underserved communities and civic reform. Strong advocate for Cameras in Courtrooms and government transparency. Documentary video work — widely distributed across social media platforms — features First Amendment Auditors, Cop Watchers, and public access advocates. Actively exploring the intersection of AI and investigative journalism to enhance public insight and reporting efficiency. Trained through industry-leading organizations including Investigative Reporters & Editors (IRE), Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ), Online News Association (ONA), Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), and the First Amendment Coalition. Open to freelance assignments, speaking opportunities, consulting on transparency initiatives, and partnerships on AI-assisted journalism projects.

Final Covers

Local Government , Criminal Justice, 3D Printing , Health, Judges , Out And About’s , Food Reviews, Public Records , Real Estate , Fraud, Courts

Doesn’t Cover

Sports

Medium Formats

Content

Total articles 1

  • 10-Year Mystery in Police Misconduct Cover-Up Solved: Santa Clara County DA’s Office Implicated  - Davis Vanguard

    By Susan Bassi, Fred Lincoln Johnson · Davis Vanguard

    Jan. 12, 2025

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Company Info

Freelance

De Pere, Wisconsin, United States