Abigail Pesta

Award-winning journalist. Author of 'The Girls,' which the Library Journal says "may be the most important sports title of the year." Co-author of 'How Dare the Sun Rise,' a "gut-wrenching, poetic memoir," according to The New York Times; named among the best books of 2017 by the New York Public Library, the Chicago Public Library, and many others. AbigailPesta.com

A Young Mom Was Arrested for Theft — and Died Mysteriously in Jail

Through police dashcam video, jailhouse recordings, medical records, depositions, and interviews with family members, we piece together the tragic final days of Ta’Neasha Chappell’s life
- Criminal Injustice
- By
  Abigail Pesta
- Mar 29, 2023 9:54 am
He Was Young, Gay, and Sold For Sex. How Jose Alfaro Escaped a Trafficking Nightmare

A survivor from Texas speaks about his harrowing experience, his uncertain road to recovery, and his mission to save others from the predatory trap that ensnared him
- Journey to Justice
- By
  Abigail Pesta
- Aug 21, 2022 9:00 am

Abigail Pesta

A Young Mom Was Arrested for Theft — and Died Mysteriously in Jail

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Abigail Pesta

A Young Mom Was Arrested for Theft — and Died Mysteriously in Jail

He Was Young, Gay, and Sold For Sex. How Jose Alfaro Escaped a Trafficking Nightmare

Taylor Swift Sends Swifties Scrambling With '1989 (Taylor's Version)' Vault Teaser

Danny Masterson's Wife Bijou Phillips Files for Divorce

The Celeb Apology Has Gotten Cringe

Eminem Calls 50 Cent 'One of the Best Friends I've Ever Known' at Surprise Concert Appearance

An ’NSync Reunion Tour? The Timing Couldn't Be Better

Most Popular

Ashton Kutcher Resigns as Chairman of Anti-Sex Abuse Organization Thorn Over Danny Masterson Character Statement

Billy Miller, 'The Young and the Restless' and 'General Hospital' Actor, Dies at 43

Selena Gomez "Dragged" For Frowning At Mention Of Chris Brown During VMAs, She Responds

Ivanka Trump Just Made an Unexpected Move That May Have Finally Set Her Apart From Her Family

You might also like

Aki Kaurismäki’s Cinema Kino Laika Is Throwing a Party and the Whole World Is Invited, Including Beer-Loving Dogs

Supermodels’ Docuseries Shows Their Humanness

What’s in a (Running) Sock?

Max Knows How to Get You Hooked on Live Sports: The First Ones Are Free

Boise State’s Trademark Turf Tested by SUNY Morrisville Snub

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