Paula Lavigne

ESPN investigative reporter. Co-author "Violated: Exposing Rape at Baylor University amid College Football's Sexual Assault Crisis"

[Paula Lavigne @pinepaula]

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.

[20/20 @ABC2020]

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.

[ESPN @espn]

Twenty years after University of Miami football star Bryan Pata was fatally shot, his loved ones are holding on for justice.

More from @pinepaula and @DanArrudaESPN: https://t.co/qkqIjRFiOG

[Paula Lavigne @pinepaula]

Tomorrow marks 20 years since the death of Univ. of Miami football player Bryan Pata, shot dead at his apartment complex after practice. A family waits for justice. Attorneys for the ex-teammate on trial for his murder also wait on an important ruling.
https://t.co/HAh5ABKquc

[Paula Lavigne @pinepaula]

@ESPNPR @30for30 @signalawards @espn Thanks, and this is the result of our outstanding team of journalists and creators!

[ESPN PR @ESPNPR]

ESPN @30for30 Podcast 'Murder at the U' won four #SignalAwards! 

🎙️Best Writing - Limited Series & Specials, Gold
🎙️Doc (Sports) - Limited Series & Specials, Gold
🎙️Doc (True Crime) - Limited Series & Special, Silver
🎙️Best Trailer - Limited Series & Specials, Silver

[Paula Lavigne @pinepaula]

The 9/11 victim who saved gymnasts across America. https://t.co/aNQuPZsw9H

[Paula Lavigne @pinepaula]

The re-trial of the former Univ of Miami football player accused of murdering his teammate is now set for February 2027, almost a year after mistrial due to a hung jury. Florida typically allows 90 days to retry a case, but multiple issues led to delays. https://t.co/y5SI58Ax8s

[Paula Lavigne @pinepaula]

Judge issues third trial date in Miami murder retrial. New trial date would be just days after the 20-year anniversary of the 2006 killing of Univ of Miami player Bryan Pata. https://t.co/SlqOjkmNZ3

[Paula Lavigne @pinepaula]

Judge gags attorneys in murder retrial of former Miami player https://t.co/brKJ3Ck4dT

[Paula Lavigne @pinepaula]

NCAA and FBI announce partnership to combat athlete sexploitation https://t.co/Qt1HTwYcN5

[Paula Lavigne @pinepaula]

At the ESPY's, the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage was given posthumously to Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player. Collins died in May of glioblastoma. My colleague @DanArrudaESPN
produced this poignant and moving tribute. 

https://t.co/EGxU9FmjxS

[Seth Wickersham @SethWickersham]

In January, I spent the playoffs embedded with Sean Payton and the Broncos. Sixteen-hour days, capturing every meeting, decision, and the raw and unfiltered creativity, energy, desperation, rage, joy, and loneliness of trying to win in The Second Season.
https://t.co/GveoCgXb7P

[Paula Lavigne @pinepaula]

Judge ups bond for ex-Miami player Rashaun Jones after jail arrest https://t.co/kK04VbrNiW

[Andy Hall @AndyHallESPN]

ESPN joins other outlets in opposing media restrictions in Pata retrial - via @pinepaula
https://t.co/uXQuyN07Kv

[Paula Lavigne @pinepaula]

Seems like a lot of leads here for this to have just gone cold. Nice job by @xuan_thai for bringing attention to this!!! https://t.co/jha7KcV9L7

[Paula Lavigne @pinepaula]

https://t.co/nvACxq9kdT
Miami murder case retrial delayed amid misconduct allegations

[Paula Lavigne @pinepaula]

@NoahSaccoTV @AKendeighKETV @KETV @KAKEnews The transfer portal delivers for Nebraska! Congrats.

[Paula Lavigne @pinepaula]

Judge cites statute of limitations in dismissing lawsuit alleging sex abuse by former Indiana team doctor
https://t.co/QqEg7rNZaD

[Paula Lavigne @pinepaula]

The last of our scheduled episodes for “Murder at the U”
Episode 7: “Gut feeling” is out today, and it marks an ending to the Rashaun Jones trial that none of us expected. https://t.co/uKXE7MyUMC

[Paula Lavigne @pinepaula]

@MattBrownEP Nice. Rarely does one get thanked for a FOIA.

[Paula Lavigne @pinepaula]

And you can catch up with the ESPN 30 for 30 “Murder at the U” podcast – the first six episodes – before episode seven arrives soon at Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. https://t.co/zDSU8b7wVB

[Paula Lavigne @pinepaula]

In case you missed it, you can watch the ABC 20/20 “Murder at the U” special, in partnership with ESPN, streaming now on Disney + or Hulu. You can also watch via :

https://t.co/6L6w0n0Rsf