Sam Richards

Sam Richards is an investigative reporter focusing on government surveillance, particularly of the aerial variety, as well as other topics.

Contacts:

@MinneapoliSamSecureDrop

Protests for Black LivesMinneapolis Curfew Sows Confusion for Those With Covid-19 Vaccine Appointments

Sam Richards – Apr. 13

Cities are hastily imposing curfews to squelch large demonstrations — criminalizing both protest and everyday life.

Pipeline Company Issues Broad Subpoena to News Site That Covered Protests Against It

Alleen Brown, Sam Richards – Apr. 3

“This subpoena is outrageous and strikes at the heart of the First Amendment. It should be thrown out immediately.”

Powerful Mobile Phone Surveillance Tool Operates in Obscurity Across the Country

Sam Richards – December 23 2020

CellHawk helps law enforcement visualize large quantities of information collected by cellular towers and providers.