Justin Wm. Moyer

Washington, D.C.

Reporter covering breaking news

Education: Wesleyan University, BA in social science/music, 1998; Goucher College, MFA in creative nonfiction, 2014; Georgetown University Law School, JD expected 2024

Justin Wm. Moyer is a reporter for The Washington Post. His work with a Post team covering the Capitol insurrection was honored with a Pulitzer Prize in 2022, and his coverage of Saudi lobbying with a Post team was honored as a Pulitzer Prize finalist in 2019.
Latest from Justin Wm. Moyer

Facing high death rates, Black expecting parents seek out Black doulas

These Black doulas focus on a community that faces higher maternal mortality rates yet has long struggled to find advocates to address their birthing needs.

May 14, 2023

Police investigating fatal shooting in Prince George’s County

Prince George’s County police said they were responding to a fatal shooting in the 6100 block of Blacksmith Drive in the District Heights area.

May 13, 2023

Anti-immigration group files suit against D.C.’s noncitizen voting law

The suit seeks to prevent the D.C. Board of Elections from implementing the D.C. Noncitizen Voting Act, passed by the D.C. Council in October.

May 13, 2023

Military horses at Arlington Cemetery to take 45-day health break

As of May 1, the cemetery said in a statement, the horses are not appearing at memorials “to prioritize the health of the herd.”

May 8, 2023

Investigators examine Texas gunman’s white-supremacist views after 8 killed

Authorities seeking to determine a motive have focused on the gunman’s apparent fascination with white supremacy as well as a patch with extremist initials on his clothing.

May 7, 2023

Maryland state trooper charged with assault, sex offense

Trooper 1st Class Ryan Bandy has been a member of the Maryland State Police for nearly 10 years, authorities said.

May 6, 2023

Md. man charged with murder in April homicide, police say

Police said 20-year-old Kaleab Abebe Berhanu of Baltimore killed 20-year-old Carlos Rashard Carter of Silver Spring.

May 6, 2023

Md. man charged with murder, arson after fatal shooting, police say

Police said 40-year-old Marcell Billups of Lanham was charged in connection with the fatal shooting of 56-year-old Roger Neal of Hyattsville.

May 6, 2023

Md. police seek 3 juveniles after attempted shooting on school bus

“One of the suspects displayed a handgun and attempted to shoot the victim multiple times but detectives believe the weapon malfunctioned,” the statement said.

May 4, 2023

Virginia Beach tornado brings end to Something in the Water festival

The tornado damaged more than 100 buildings and forced the cancellation of the third day of Pharrell Williams’s music festival.

May 1, 2023