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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Federal arson trial over Palisades wildfires ends in mistrial
Jonathan Rinderknecht faced three federal arson charges for allegedly causing the January 2025 Palisades wildfires.
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Jury at standstill in arson trial over January 2025 Palisades fires
The jury considering arson charges against a man accused in connection with the January 2025 Palisades wildfires indicated Thursday it was at a standstill in an unusual turn of events in a Los Angeles courtroom. Deliberations in the case of 30-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht began Wednesday morning and verdicts were initially expected to be read Thursday after the jury indicated it...
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Singer and TikTok star D4vd arrested in murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez
The remains of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez were found inside a Tesla last year.
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Reports of Iran drone threats against California ‘not credible,' but considered following U.S. strikes
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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
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Court orders Celeste Rivas death details sealed
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