Draft:Asa Eslocker

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Asa Eslocker
EducationWashington University in St. Louis (A.B.)
University of Virginia (MLA)
OccupationsInvestigative journalist, Filmmaker, Landscape architect
Employer(s)ABC News (former)
The Cultural Landscape Foundation
Known forThe Money Trail
Mark Foley scandal investigation
Awards2 News & Documentary Emmy Awards

Asa Rector Eslocker is an American investigative journalist, filmmaker, and landscape architect. A two-time winner of the News & Documentary Emmy Award, he is best known for his work as a field producer for ABC News' investigative unit, where he reported on government corruption and the Mark Foley scandal.

In 2008, Eslocker drew national attention regarding freedom of the press after being arrested while investigating political donors at the 2008 Democratic National Convention, an incident that led to a legal settlement with the City of Denver.

Journalism career

Eslocker began his career in broadcast journalism working with ABC News' investigative unit, primarily collaborating with Chief Investigative Correspondent Brian Ross. His reporting focused on campaign finance violations, government ethics, and corporate misconduct.

Emmy Awards

Eslocker has received two National News & Documentary Emmy Awards for his investigative producing work:

  • 2007: He won the award for "Outstanding Investigative Journalism" for the segment "Conduct Unbecoming."[1] The investigation broke the story of Congressman Mark Foley's inappropriate communications with congressional pages, a scandal that led to Foley's resignation and inquiries into the congressional page system.
  • 2008: He received a second Emmy in the category of "Outstanding Investigative Reporting of a Business News Story" for the Nightline segment "The Multimillion Dollar Appeal."[1] The report investigated Don Blankenship, the CEO of Massey Energy, and his financial involvement in a West Virginia Supreme Court election that coincided with a pending lawsuit against his company.[2]

In 2010, Eslocker was also recognized by the Los Angeles Press Club, sharing an investigative television award for the segment "A Wing and a Prayer."[3]

2008 DNC arrest

On August 27, 2008, while covering the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado, Eslocker was arrested by the Denver Police Department while filming on a public sidewalk outside the Brown Palace Hotel.

At the time of the arrest, Eslocker was filming for the ABC News series The Money Trail, investigating lobbyists and donors attending a private brunch with U.S. Senators.[4] Despite displaying press credentials, he was charged with trespassing, interference, and failure to obey a lawful order. The arrest was condemned by media watchdogs, including Reporters Without Borders, who called for the immediate dismissal of charges.[5]

The City of Denver later dropped all charges. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Colorado filed a lawsuit on Eslocker's behalf, arguing the arrest violated his First Amendment rights. The city eventually agreed to a settlement of $45,000 and implemented changes to police training regarding the rights of journalists and the public to record on public property.[6][7]

Landscape architecture and film

Following his career in journalism, Eslocker transitioned to landscape architecture. He earned a Master of Landscape Architecture from the University of Virginia.

He co-directed the documentary film Landscapes of Longevity (2014), which examined the environmental infrastructure of "Blue Zones"—areas with high concentrations of centenarians—in Sardinia and Okinawa. The film premiered at the Virginia Film Festival.[8] Eslocker has also produced oral history projects for The Cultural Landscape Foundation, documenting the work of prominent landscape architects.[9]

References

  1. ^ a b "Alum Wins News Emmy" (PDF). Washington University in St. Louis Magazine. Vol. 79, no. 2. Summer 2009.
  2. ^ "CBS Cleans Up With Business & Financial Emmy Noms". Adweek. 2008-10-23.
  3. ^ "52nd Annual SoCal Journalism Awards Winners" (PDF). Los Angeles Press Club. 2010.
  4. ^ Calderone, Michael (2008-08-27). "ABC reporter arrested at convention". Politico.
  5. ^ "Charges against ABC News reporter arrested during Democratic National Convention dropped". Reporters Without Borders. 2008-08-29.
  6. ^ "ACLU Responds to Arrest of ABC Reporter in Denver" (Press release). American Civil Liberties Union. 2008-08-27.
  7. ^ "Charges Against ABC News Producer Dropped". Adweek. 2008-08-29.
  8. ^ "Landscapes of Longevity". Virginia Film Festival. Retrieved 2023-10-27.
  9. ^ "It Takes One: Asa Eslocker and Harriett Jameson". The Cultural Landscape Foundation. 2017-05-02.


Category:Living people Category:American investigative journalists Category:ABC News people Category:Washington University in St. Louis alumni Category:University of Virginia alumni Category:News & Documentary Emmy Award winners Category:Landscape architects

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