Investigative Reporter Lisa Fletcher Joins WJLA

Sinclair Broadcast Group’s ABC affiliate WJLA Washington (DMA 7) announced today that on Tuesday, May 10, investigative reporter and anchor Lisa Fletcher will become the station’s senior investigative reporter.  She will also report on Sinclair Broadcast Group’s nationally syndicated investigative news magazine Full Measure with Sharyl Attkisson.

Fletcher has been host of Al Jazeera America’s The Stream, and was a national correspondent for ABC News.

 “We are thrilled to have an investigative reporter of Lisa’s caliber joining our already formidable [7 On Your Side] team,” said ABC7 Director of News Mitch Jacob. 

“7 On Your Side is one of the largest and respected local TV station investigative units in the nation, and I am proud to be joining this team of award-winning reporters,” said Fletcher. 

Fletcher’s national investigative work has placed her at the center of some of America’s biggest stories, including her in-depth examination of vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin’s record and standing during the 2008 presidential campaign; South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford’s political scandal in Argentina; the Craigslist Killer in Boston; the OJ Simpson trial and sentencing in Las Vegas; and the Michael Jackson death investigation.

Fletcher honors include a George Foster Peabody Award, multiple Edward R. Murrow Awards, honors from the Associated Press and Society of Professional Journalists, along with numerous Emmy Awards.

She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in journalism from the University of Oregon.