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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Court documents reveal new details in Celeste Rivas murder case
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Nick Reiner was being treated for schizophrenia at time of killings, sources say
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Son of director Rob Reiner arrested on suspicion of murder in parents' deaths
Jail records showed director Rob Reiner’s son Nick was being held in jail early Monday, with bail set at $4 million.
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Rob Reiner, wife found dead with apparent stab wounds inside Los Angeles home
Rob Reiner and his wife were found dead Sunday afternoon inside their Brentwood home, a source close to the Reiner family told NBC News.
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Florida man accused of starting New Year's Day fire that became deadly Palisades Fire days later
A man in Florida was arrested in the deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles County.
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Menendez brothers lose long-shot bid to win new trial
A Los Angeles judge has rejected a ‘last-ditch’ legal challenge to Erik and Lyle Menendez’s murder convictions.
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Burglary crew suspects arrested in break-in at LA home of actor Brad Pitt
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Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas among 8 busted in underground gambling ring
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