Larry King Headlines Roast for AP Court Reporter Linda Deutsch
Larry King will help roast Linda Deutsch, The Associated Press’ recently retired premier court reporter who has covered every major Los Angeles trial, from O.J. Simpson and Michael Jackson to Phil Spector and Charles Manson. The May 21 fundraiser supports the Greater Los Angeles chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.
The dinner event, which begins at 6 p.m. at the Omni Hotel in downtown Los Angeles, benefits chapter programs, including the Freedom of Information, Legal Defense and Scholarship funds.
Roast participants also include Loyola Law School Professor Laurie Levenson, former CBS news writer/producer Roberta Hollander and TV journalists and podcast hosts Ana Garcia and Dorothy Lucey.
Attorney Anthony Brooklier and L.A. County Deputy District Attorney Rob Knowles will channel their inner Elvis for a special musical presentation.
Ticket prices are $90 for SPJ members; $120 for non-members. A limited number of front row seats in “The Jury Box” are available for $200 each.
To reserve a seat, email RobertaWax@gmail.com. You will receive an invoice that can be paid by credit card via PayPal. RSVP deadline is May 14.
Who: Retired AP Court Reporter Linda Deutsch
What: A gentle roast by talk show legend Larry King, Loyola Law School Professor Laurie Levenson, former CBS news writer/producer Roberta Hollander and TV Journalists Ana Garcia and Dorothy Lucey. Musical performance by Anthony Brooklier, Esq., and L.A. County Deputy D.A. Rob Knowles. Proceeds benefit the Greater Los Angeles chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. Proceeds support chapter programs including the Freedom of Information, Legal Defense and Scholarship funds.
Where: Omni Hotel 251 S. Olive St. Los Angeles, CA 90012
When: Thursday, May 21, 2015 Cocktails 6 p.m. Dinner and festivities 7 p.m.
Ticket prices: $90 per ticket for SPJ members $120 for non-SPJ members Or, be a First Amendment Supporter with prime seats in: The Jury Box. Front row seats. $200 per ticket (table of 10, $2,000, plus program ad.) Limited availability.
For reservations, email: RobertaWax@gmail.com. You will be billed through PayPal and may pay via credit card. RSVP deadline is May 14.
Contact: RobertaWax@gmail.com