Sonja Sharp
Sonja Sharp is a New York City crime reporter and an instructor at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. She is a regular contributor to the Wall Street Journal, VICE, and the New York Observer.
How #MeToo Could Put Powerful Sexual Predators in Prison
So far the fallout from a national outcry over sexual harassment and assault has mostly been damaging to reputations and careers. What about prosecution?
Uzbek Muslims Are Living in Fear After the New York Terrorist Attack
New to the city and relatively unknown even to other Muslims, this growing community is already experiencing a backlash.
Two Cops Got Charged with Rape After a Teen's Desperate Public Plea
The 18-year-old woman has long said two NYPD detectives kidnapped her in the back of an unmarked police van. But her social media posts are being used against her.
America Still Can't Decide What to Teach Kids About Mass Shootings
Most public schools have training for how to respond to active shooters. But some experts say the most popular methods could make a disaster worse.
What Cops Should Do When Neo-Nazis Come to Town
Police are taking heat after a woman was killed and many more injured in Charlottesville. We asked experts how to prevent another tragedy next time.
The War on Human Trafficking Looks a Lot Like the War on Sex Work
Advocates say vice squads around the country are still targeting sex workers despite an infusion of federal cash and hyped plans to stamp out trafficking.
The Lawyers Trying to Get Their Clients Sent to Jail
Public defenders in New York City are actually trying to get immigrant clients sent to Rikers to avoid the feds—and deportation.
Delays, Overcrowding, and Sex Crimes: Welcome to the Subway
As New York's train shit-storm continues, surging sex crimes make the whole thing even worse.
Bill Cosby's Trial Is Already Showing How Twisted America Is
The disgraced comedian's sexual assault trial has barely started, and it's already revealed the bizarre way in which juries are selected and justice gets meted out.
How Trump Plans to Devastate America's Housing Projects
Get ready for more busted elevators, leaky roofs, and cold children.
Brooklyn's J'ouvert Is New York's Most Polarizing Street Festival
Brooklynites and city officials weigh in on the raucous West Indian street masquerade that some say celebrates Caribbean culture and others say is marred by violence.
Women Are Leading the Pro-Science Resistance
How women and people of color in the sciences are bucking professional norms to resist Donald Trump.