Sergio is an investigative reporter for CalMatters. He previously worked as a freelance reporter for The New York Times, NPR, Oregon Public Broadcasting and The Guardian, among others, reporting from here in the U.S. and the war in Ukraine. He also created the Dying for a Fight podcast series for OPB, which led to the arrest and successful prosecution of the killer of a well-known Portland activist.
Other languages spoken: Spanish (fluent)
“This doesn’t build public trust. Where is the evidence?” said Jeff Wenninger, a former Los Angeles Police lieutenant who oversaw use of force investigations.
A CalMatters review documented at least 25 instances in which officers appeared to aim their weapons at the eye-level of pro-Palestinian protesters or fired them into crowds.