James Queally
@jqwritesstuff.bsky.social
Crime: Real & Imagined.
L.A. Times Courts/Chaos Reporter
Alleged Author: Russell Avery Novels (Formerly Polis, Now Counterpoint)
Rep: @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social
My next novel, SURVIVING THE LIE, is out in August 2026.
L.A. Times Courts/Chaos Reporter
Alleged Author: Russell Avery Novels (Formerly Polis, Now Counterpoint)
Rep: @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social
My next novel, SURVIVING THE LIE, is out in August 2026.
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James Queally
@jqwritesstuff.bsky.social
· Sep 19
They met at a festival. He was a sheriff's deputy — and a stalker, her lawsuit claims
After a chance encounter in 2023, Briana Ortega claims in a civil lawsuit that a Riverside County sheriff's deputy used law enforcement databases to track her down and harass her.
www.latimes.com
A Riverside sheriff's deputy became "obsessed" with a fitness influencer, using police databases to track her down, even making up a crime as an excuse to visit.
But a judge ruled "nothing actually happened." My latest:
www.latimes.com/california/s...
But a judge ruled "nothing actually happened." My latest:
www.latimes.com/california/s...
Very excited for you all to read my short story “Dos Caras” in this one and always happy to be in a collection with folks like @nkolakowski.bsky.social & @bamawriter.bsky.social
OUR COVER! Dark Waters Vol 3🖤 Details coming, available this month 📚 Also on Spotify
Nick Kolakowski
Bobby Mathews
Julianna Suderman
Meagan Lucas
Nils Gilbertson
Autumn Bettinger
James Queally
Zary Fekete
Colleen Quinn
Madeleine Schneider
Charis Negley
Mike Zimmerman
Ash Egan
Jamie Anderson
Nick Kolakowski
Bobby Mathews
Julianna Suderman
Meagan Lucas
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Autumn Bettinger
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Zary Fekete
Colleen Quinn
Madeleine Schneider
Charis Negley
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Ash Egan
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December 20, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Very excited for you all to read my short story “Dos Caras” in this one and always happy to be in a collection with folks like @nkolakowski.bsky.social & @bamawriter.bsky.social
Scientists need to study Sam Darnold’s brainwaves when he sees Rams jerseys….
December 19, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Scientists need to study Sam Darnold’s brainwaves when he sees Rams jerseys….
Nick Reiner made his first court appearance in connection with the murder of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, on Wednesday morning. He did not enter a plea, but was seen wearing an anti-suicide vest. Our latest @latimes.com www.latimes.com/california/s...
Nick Reiner makes first court appearance to face murder charges in killings of parents
Nick Reiner, 32, made his first appearance in a Los Angeles courtroom on Wednesday morning, roughly 72 hours after allegedly killing his parents — beloved Hollywood figures Rob and Michele Reiner — in...
www.latimes.com
December 17, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Nick Reiner made his first court appearance in connection with the murder of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, on Wednesday morning. He did not enter a plea, but was seen wearing an anti-suicide vest. Our latest @latimes.com www.latimes.com/california/s...
Nick Reiner briefly appeared in a downtown LA courtroom this morning. His arraignment has been continued to Jan. 7th. Reiner did not enter a plea or speak. He was wearing the blue vest generally associated with a risk of self harm while in custody.
December 17, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Nick Reiner briefly appeared in a downtown LA courtroom this morning. His arraignment has been continued to Jan. 7th. Reiner did not enter a plea or speak. He was wearing the blue vest generally associated with a risk of self harm while in custody.
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I will be referring to the Knicks as the “2025 NBA Cup Champion New York Knicks” for the next year.
December 17, 2025 at 4:08 AM
I will be referring to the Knicks as the “2025 NBA Cup Champion New York Knicks” for the next year.
The NBA Cup is a stupid cash grab.
But goddamnit the New York Knicks actually won something for the first time in my 38 years on this Earth.
But goddamnit the New York Knicks actually won something for the first time in my 38 years on this Earth.
December 17, 2025 at 4:09 AM
The NBA Cup is a stupid cash grab.
But goddamnit the New York Knicks actually won something for the first time in my 38 years on this Earth.
But goddamnit the New York Knicks actually won something for the first time in my 38 years on this Earth.
Rob Reiner's son Nick to face murder charges in killings of parents.
Latest from me @lacrimes.bsky.social --
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Latest from me @lacrimes.bsky.social --
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Rob Reiner’s son Nick to face murder charges in fatal stabbings of the Hollywood legend and his wife
Rob Reiner’s son Nick was booked into the Los Angeles County jail Sunday on suspicion of murder, records show, hours after the Hollywood legend and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead at ...
www.latimes.com
December 16, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Rob Reiner's son Nick to face murder charges in killings of parents.
Latest from me @lacrimes.bsky.social --
www.latimes.com/california/l...
Latest from me @lacrimes.bsky.social --
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L.A. D.A. Nathan Hochman confirms Nick Reiner will be charged with two counts of murder, and a special allegation that he committed multiple killings and used a weapon (knife). Reiner will face either LWOP or the death penalty. No decision has been made on seeking capital punishment.
December 16, 2025 at 9:12 PM
L.A. D.A. Nathan Hochman confirms Nick Reiner will be charged with two counts of murder, and a special allegation that he committed multiple killings and used a weapon (knife). Reiner will face either LWOP or the death penalty. No decision has been made on seeking capital punishment.
L.A. D.A. Nathan Hochman and LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell will provide an update on the the killings of Rob and Michele Reiner at 1 p.m. We expect murder charges to be announced. www.latimes.com/california/l...
Nick Reiner not ‘medically cleared’ to appear in court as prosecutors consider murder charges
Rob Reiner’s son Nick was booked into the Los Angeles County jail Sunday on suspicion of murder, records show, hours after the Hollywood legend and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead at ...
www.latimes.com
December 16, 2025 at 7:18 PM
L.A. D.A. Nathan Hochman and LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell will provide an update on the the killings of Rob and Michele Reiner at 1 p.m. We expect murder charges to be announced. www.latimes.com/california/l...
Our latest --- Nick Reiner retains high-profile defense attorney as murder charges are expected to be filed www.latimes.com/california/l...
Nick Reiner not ‘medically cleared’ to appear in court as prosecutors consider murder charges
Rob Reiner’s son Nick was booked into the Los Angeles County jail Sunday on suspicion of murder, records show, hours after the Hollywood legend and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead at ...
www.latimes.com
December 16, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Our latest --- Nick Reiner retains high-profile defense attorney as murder charges are expected to be filed www.latimes.com/california/l...
Famed attorney Alan Jackson appeared in court and has been retained as Nick Reiner’s defense counsel. Nick Reiner has not been “medically cleared” to be transported to the courthouse. A criminal case has not yet been filed, per Jackson. There will be no hearing today.
December 16, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Famed attorney Alan Jackson appeared in court and has been retained as Nick Reiner’s defense counsel. Nick Reiner has not been “medically cleared” to be transported to the courthouse. A criminal case has not yet been filed, per Jackson. There will be no hearing today.
Unsurprisingly there is a crush of media outside downtown LA’s arraignment court waiting to see if Nick Reiner appears. To the best of my knowledge a murder charge has not been filed yet but will likely happen today.
December 16, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Unsurprisingly there is a crush of media outside downtown LA’s arraignment court waiting to see if Nick Reiner appears. To the best of my knowledge a murder charge has not been filed yet but will likely happen today.
LAPD's "Capt. Hollywood" - once accused of warning CBS about sex assault allegations against CEO Les Moonves - will not face criminal charges.
Some detectives say LAPD brass undermined the investigation.
Latest w/ @lacrimes.bsky.social & @liborjany.bsky.social www.latimes.com/california/s...
Some detectives say LAPD brass undermined the investigation.
Latest w/ @lacrimes.bsky.social & @liborjany.bsky.social www.latimes.com/california/s...
No charges for 'Capt. Hollywood'; detectives claim LAPD mishandled CBS exec case leak
Documents obtained by The Times show former LAPD Cmdr. Cory Palka will not face criminal charges for tipping off CBS to a rape allegation against ex-CEO Les Moonves. Two LAPD detectives filed complain...
www.latimes.com
December 12, 2025 at 4:05 PM
LAPD's "Capt. Hollywood" - once accused of warning CBS about sex assault allegations against CEO Les Moonves - will not face criminal charges.
Some detectives say LAPD brass undermined the investigation.
Latest w/ @lacrimes.bsky.social & @liborjany.bsky.social www.latimes.com/california/s...
Some detectives say LAPD brass undermined the investigation.
Latest w/ @lacrimes.bsky.social & @liborjany.bsky.social www.latimes.com/california/s...
A preliminary hearing on corruption charges against L.A. City Councilman Curren Price has been continued (again), this time to late January. He was first charged in June 2023.
In other news, time isn't real.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
In other news, time isn't real.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
L.A. City Councilmember Curren Price charged with embezzlement and perjury
L.A. City Councilmember Curren Price was charged with embezzlement, perjury and conflict of interest on Tuesday, according to the Los Angeles County district attorney's office.
www.latimes.com
December 11, 2025 at 5:40 PM
A preliminary hearing on corruption charges against L.A. City Councilman Curren Price has been continued (again), this time to late January. He was first charged in June 2023.
In other news, time isn't real.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
In other news, time isn't real.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
I've read all of four entries and I'm already starving. I have never worked in our Food section but I am eternally grateful for their yearly commitment to my holiday weight gain.
www.latimes.com/food/list/10...
www.latimes.com/food/list/10...
These are the 101 best restaurants in Los Angeles
Restaurant critic Bill Addison and columnist Jenn Harris rank the 101 best restaurants in Los Angeles.
www.latimes.com
December 10, 2025 at 8:36 PM
I've read all of four entries and I'm already starving. I have never worked in our Food section but I am eternally grateful for their yearly commitment to my holiday weight gain.
www.latimes.com/food/list/10...
www.latimes.com/food/list/10...
Huntsman also spent years detailing alleged abuses and dysfunction within L.A. County's juvenile halls, much of it mirroring reporting by @rellis.bsky.social and I. The county did little to nothing, and the California A.G.'s office only finally acted in 2025.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
www.latimes.com/california/s...
L.A. County inspector general to retire after 12 years as Sheriff's Department watchdog
Max Huntsman announced plans to step down and shared a list of grievances against county officials, including cuts to his office and reluctance to implement many of its recommended reforms.
www.latimes.com
December 9, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Huntsman also spent years detailing alleged abuses and dysfunction within L.A. County's juvenile halls, much of it mirroring reporting by @rellis.bsky.social and I. The county did little to nothing, and the California A.G.'s office only finally acted in 2025.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
www.latimes.com/california/s...
I have made the playoffs in more than half of my fantasy leagues, thus, I will not spend the day thinking I’m a dumb worthless idiot.
December 9, 2025 at 4:20 PM
I have made the playoffs in more than half of my fantasy leagues, thus, I will not spend the day thinking I’m a dumb worthless idiot.
I’ll be on KCRW’s Press Play to talk more about this story this afternoon!
The White House says attacks on ICE are up 1000%
Court records in cities where federal law enforcement has been busiest tell a more complex story -- there are few serious injuries, and many allegations don't hold up in court.
Latest w/ @brittnymejia.bsky.social
www.latimes.com/california/s...
Court records in cities where federal law enforcement has been busiest tell a more complex story -- there are few serious injuries, and many allegations don't hold up in court.
Latest w/ @brittnymejia.bsky.social
www.latimes.com/california/s...
Attacks on ICE up 1,000%? Trump administration claim not backed up by court records
The Trump administration has cited a more than 1,000% increase in assaults on immigration agents to justify aggressive tactics. But court records reviewed by The Times show the majority of the alleged...
www.latimes.com
December 2, 2025 at 5:30 PM
I’ll be on KCRW’s Press Play to talk more about this story this afternoon!
The White House says attacks on ICE are up 1000%
Court records in cities where federal law enforcement has been busiest tell a more complex story -- there are few serious injuries, and many allegations don't hold up in court.
Latest w/ @brittnymejia.bsky.social
www.latimes.com/california/s...
Court records in cities where federal law enforcement has been busiest tell a more complex story -- there are few serious injuries, and many allegations don't hold up in court.
Latest w/ @brittnymejia.bsky.social
www.latimes.com/california/s...
Attacks on ICE up 1,000%? Trump administration claim not backed up by court records
The Trump administration has cited a more than 1,000% increase in assaults on immigration agents to justify aggressive tactics. But court records reviewed by The Times show the majority of the alleged...
www.latimes.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:55 PM
The White House says attacks on ICE are up 1000%
Court records in cities where federal law enforcement has been busiest tell a more complex story -- there are few serious injuries, and many allegations don't hold up in court.
Latest w/ @brittnymejia.bsky.social
www.latimes.com/california/s...
Court records in cities where federal law enforcement has been busiest tell a more complex story -- there are few serious injuries, and many allegations don't hold up in court.
Latest w/ @brittnymejia.bsky.social
www.latimes.com/california/s...
Sometimes fantasy football involves a lot of research.
Sometimes you rename a team RJ Harvey Danger and notice you’ve been humming Flagpole Sitta for days and thus your lineup is set.
Sometimes you rename a team RJ Harvey Danger and notice you’ve been humming Flagpole Sitta for days and thus your lineup is set.
November 30, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Sometimes fantasy football involves a lot of research.
Sometimes you rename a team RJ Harvey Danger and notice you’ve been humming Flagpole Sitta for days and thus your lineup is set.
Sometimes you rename a team RJ Harvey Danger and notice you’ve been humming Flagpole Sitta for days and thus your lineup is set.
Can't really beat that post-Thanksgiving Day nap where you wake up to the Eagles losing and being booed off their home field by perennially miserable Philadelphians.
November 28, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Can't really beat that post-Thanksgiving Day nap where you wake up to the Eagles losing and being booed off their home field by perennially miserable Philadelphians.
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President Trump says Sarah Beckstrom, one of the National Guard members who was shot in DC, has died. https://cnn.it/4pvS74r
November 28, 2025 at 12:04 AM
President Trump says Sarah Beckstrom, one of the National Guard members who was shot in DC, has died. https://cnn.it/4pvS74r
This is embarrassing. Honestly would have thought this was fake until I scrolled over to the WaPo itself…
This is nuts!
Why is WAPO writing up anyone’s speculation about who the suspect might be?
I get that Laura’s statements and actions are at times newsworthy given her influence on Trump, but no one’s speculation — outside of a government official’s — should be written up this way.
Why is WAPO writing up anyone’s speculation about who the suspect might be?
I get that Laura’s statements and actions are at times newsworthy given her influence on Trump, but no one’s speculation — outside of a government official’s — should be written up this way.
November 27, 2025 at 12:16 AM
This is embarrassing. Honestly would have thought this was fake until I scrolled over to the WaPo itself…
SCOOP: An L.A. grand jury is now hearing evidence in the case of a teen girl found stuffed in trunk of Dv4d's Tesla, sources tell me & @lacrimes.bsky.social www.latimes.com/california/s...
L.A. grand jury now probing mystery of dead teen stuffed in trunk of Dv4d's Tesla, sources say
Although the LAPD has publicly declined to call the death a homicide, a recent court filing calls the matter "an investigation into murder."
www.latimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:06 PM
SCOOP: An L.A. grand jury is now hearing evidence in the case of a teen girl found stuffed in trunk of Dv4d's Tesla, sources tell me & @lacrimes.bsky.social www.latimes.com/california/s...
Long Beach man allegedly kills 1-year-old daughter after release from prison in another child abuse case. www.latimes.com/california/s...
Man allegedly kills 1-year-old daughter after release from prison in another child abuse case
A Long Beach man who previously served time in prison for felony child abuse was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of torturing and murdering his 14-month-old daughter, authorities said.
www.latimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Long Beach man allegedly kills 1-year-old daughter after release from prison in another child abuse case. www.latimes.com/california/s...