John Barr, WJLA-TV Investigative Reporter in Washington: Bio & Reviews

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Overview

John Barr is an investigative reporter at WJLA-TV, the ABC station in Washington. Barr joined WJLA-TV in June 2025.

His earlier stops include ESPN, the National Geographic Channel and Court TV.

Barr’s honors include a Peabody Award and an IRE Sports Investigations Award for ESPN’s Larry Nassar coverage, and a National Edward R. Murrow Award for video investigative reporting.

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John Barr – WJLA-TV, Washington

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