Gary Webb
Journalist

Gary Webb Net Worth

Gary Webb was an American investigative journalist born on August 31, 1955 in Corona, CA. In 1998, he published the Dark Alliance series of articles which caused a huge controversy and ultimately cost him his career.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day August 31, 1955
Birth Place Corona, CA
Age 65 YEARS OLD
Died On Apr 10, 2004 (age 48)
Birth Sign Virgo

💰 Net worth: $15 Million (2024)

About

His Dark Alliance series of investigative pieces in 1998 ignited controversy that ultimately cost him his career.

Before Fame

Over several much-criticized articles and later a book, he linked the CIA, the Nicaraguan Contras, and cocaine sold on the streets.

Trivia

His paper, the San Jose Mercury News, backed down from the story and Webb committed suicide in 2004, but ultimately many of his bigger discoveries were proven true.

Family Life

He was born in Corona, California to a military family.

Associated With

Jeremy Renner was cast to portray him in a film based on his reporting entitled Kill the Messenger.

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