Eric Leonard is an investigative reporter and joins NBC4 with more than 20 years of experience in the news business. Known for his work covering government corruption and high-profile crimes, Leonard brings his sharp analytical and steadfast fact-finding expertise to further expand NBC4’s award-winning I-Team.
Since 1996, Leonard served as a leading reporter at KFI AM 640. There, he provided spot news reports and live long-form coverage of major stories, including the Michael Jackson death trial, the Phil Spector and Robert Blake murder trials and the execution of Oklahoma City bomber Timothy McVeigh. No stranger to television, Leonard also reported for the local Fox station in Los Angeles.
Leonard is a Los Angeles native and credits a summer high school course in Washington DC for spurring his curiosity in investigative reporting and uncovering the truth. He has been recognized by many organizations for his work, including the Radio and Television News Association and The Society of Professional Journalists with its Distinguished Journalist Award.
When not uncovering stories at NBC4, Leonard spends time with his wife and two children.
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Break-in at LA mayor's home happened during a security shift change, suspected burglar charged
The intruder who broke a glass door to enter Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ official residence and roam the house before being arrested slipped inside the house when there were no security officers on the premises, the LAPD’s interim chief said Tuesday.
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Man suspected in deadly Metro stabbing was previously arrested for transit system attacks
The man arrested for fatally stabbing a woman on a Metro Red Line subway train in Studio City as she was on her way home from work early Monday was previously convicted of assaulting passengers on LA’s public transit system, according to court records and law enforcement sources.
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LAPD's high tech headquarters hasn't had working phones in weeks
LAPD’s high tech headquarters hasn’t had working phones in weeks.
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Intruder breaks into Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass' Windsor Square home
An intruder broke into the home of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Sunday morning while she was in the residence, according to her office.
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Woman who threw daughters onto 405 Freeway traffic claimed to be astrologer, I-Team confirms
Authorities believe the woman, who is suspected of murdering her boyfriend in Woodland Hills before pushing her two daughters into traffic on the 405 Freeway in Culver City, had an alternate identity on social media and claimed to be an astrologer.
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Dead infant on 405 Freeway thrown out of car by mother, LAPD says
An 8-month-old girl found dead in lanes of the 405 Freeway in Culver City had been in her older sister’s arms when the two were pushed by their mother out of their SUV early Monday. The infant was struck by one or more cars and was killed, LAPD detectives told NBC4’s I-Team. The 9-year-old girl was able to get...
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Discovery of dead infant on 405 Freeway in Culver City linked to other murder, deadly crash
A series of violent and deadly incidents that happened across Los Angeles County Monday morning was being investigated as being connected.
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Actor who says he was falsely accused by LA County DA files lawsuit after charges dismissed, evidence debunked
The charges against Gatt were dismissed on Feb. 9, according to court records.
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LA's budget crisis worsened by $60 million FEMA decision
Members of California’s Congressional delegation asked FEMA this week to reconsider its decision to refuse to reimburse a number of local governments for millions spent during the COVID-19 emergency to house some homeless people in hotels.
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LA to end alternative response program for some mental health emergencies
One of LA’s first alternative response programs for some mental health emergencies will end, because many incidents led to paramedic and police calls anyway.
