The Free Press Investigates

A startling legal twist changes the case’s outcome, possibly forever. As we reflect on Sam... more

The prosecution believes the case is airtight, but when the defendant takes the stand, the... more

Samantha Woll’s ex-boyfriend calls 911 in a panic. He tells the police he thinks he might ... more

A man seen breaking into cars near the crime scene is arrested, and he lies to police abou... more

Samantha Woll, 40, was a beloved Detroit Jewish community leader with her life ahead of he... more

On October 21, 2023, beloved Detroit community leader Samantha Woll was found brutally sta... more

Host Megan Phelps-Roper asks J.K. Rowling to respond to pushback from some of her critics.... more

Transgender fans of Harry Potter share their criticism of J.K. Rowling—and the experiences... more

After years of observing the conflict between advocates for trans rights and women’s right... more

The movement for trans rights hits its stride in the early 2010s, but encounters fierce re... more

The early days of the internet collide with the feverish fandom of “Harry Potter,” and a s... more

As "Harry Potter" becomes an international phenomenon, it coincides with the culture wars ... more

Host Megan Phelps-Roper writes a letter to J.K. Rowling—and receives a surprising invitati... more

The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling premieres Tuesday, February 21, 2023. [Learn more] (https... more