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Paula Lavigne
@pinepaula
ESPN investigative reporter. Co-author "Violated: Exposing Rape at Baylor University amid College Football's Sexual Assault Crisis"
Bristol, CT
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    Paula Lavigne
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    Mar 4
    Such a privilege to work with ABC on this one: ABC News’ “20/20” partners with ESPN on the all-new episode “Murder At The U” airing FRIDAY, MARCH 6 (9:00 - 11:00 p.m. EST) on ABC and streaming the next day on Disney+ and Hulu.
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    Mar 3
    The shocking murder of a rising football star. “Murder at the U” the all-new 20/20 premieres Friday, March 6th at 9/8c on @ABCNetwork. Stream on @DisneyPlus and @hulu.
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    Paula Lavigne
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    Oct 5, 2017
    As a female news reporter, I guess I'm lucky no one's ever suggested I can't cover crime because I haven't, oh, you know, stolen a laptop.
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    Paula Lavigne
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    Dec 14, 2017
    Replying to @darrenrovell
    So, now that three-eyed fish should wash up on shore any day now, right?
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    Paula Lavigne
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    Apr 11, 2022
    Before Jerry Sandusky, there was Todd Hodne. Before the serial sexual predator who ended Paterno's career, there was the serial predator who left his career untouched. Here are finally the voices of the women who want this story told #Untold w/ @TomJunod
    Before Jerry Sandusky, Penn State football had another serial sexual predator. This is the untold...
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    Paula Lavigne
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    Aug 10, 2020
    Heart issue linked to COVID-19 fuels Power 5 concern; medical sources say at least five Big Ten athletes and other athletes in the Power 5 have been found to have post-COVID heart issues.
    Heart issue linked to virus drives Power 5 concern
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    Paula Lavigne
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    Feb 26, 2023
    The story says Alabama’s sports information director told reporters to ask only questions about the game. As I told a group of college journalists last week, ask any question you want. You don’t work for the SID. Your job is to get answers for the public. espn.com/mens-college-b…
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    Paula Lavigne
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    Aug 19, 2021
    Last year, our ESPN team investigated the ‘06 shooting of ex-Miami player Bryan Pata, held the police accountable, and uncovered a key suspect. Today that suspect, a former teammate, was arrested @MerrillLiz⁩ ⁦@ArrudaESPN⁩ ⁦@ScottJFrankel⁩
    Death at The U: Who killed Bryan Pata?
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    Paula Lavigne
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    Apr 19, 2022
    After the Jerry Sandusky abuse went public, in an interview with the Washington Post, Joe Paterno makes the comment, “I had never had to deal with something like that. And I didn’t feel adequate.” He did have to deal with something like that, and his name was Todd Hodne. 1/8
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    Paula Lavigne
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    Nov 6, 2020
    For more than three years, ESPN investigated the unsolved killing of former Miami football player Bryan Pata, who was shot in front of his apartment building on Nov. 7, 2006, shortly after football practice. 1/3
    Death at The U: Who killed Bryan Pata?
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    Paula Lavigne
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    Aug 29, 2023
    Great story by @MerrillLiz on this incredible journey and this team’s loyal fans in a football state. Nebraska volleyball made more money in ticket sales in ‘21-‘22 than any other women’s team - in any sport - in the Power Five. 1/3
    How Nebraska cultivated a volleyball fan base 90,000 deep
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    Paula Lavigne
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    Dec 14, 2017
    Replying to @Tibricel and @darrenrovell
    That is ... disturbing
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    Paula Lavigne
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    Apr 28, 2022
    Replying to @pinepaula
    Hear directly from Betsy Sailor and Irv Pankey as they discuss their relationship in my recent interview with them (created by director @nicole_noren ): 12/12
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    Paula Lavigne
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    Apr 28, 2022
    You saw “Betsy & Irv” on film ( es.pn/3OqY6pr ) reuniting in State College after 40 years – recounting the moment when the humanity of Penn State football player Irv Pankey reached the bravery of survivor Betsy Sailor. Now their special bond has become a love story.1/12
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    Paula Lavigne
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    Feb 17, 2023
    When a popular ⁦@Chiefs⁩ fan and social media influencer went dark, fans worried he’d had a health issue. The truth behind the wolf suit was far more wild. Great reporting by @MerrillLiz⁩ ⁦@DavidPurdum⁩ and ⁦@smlcoello⁩ .
    A wolf suit, big bets and an alleged robbery: The mystery of a Chiefs superfan
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