Gary Webb

Gary Webb was an investigative journalist best known for his 1996 "Dark Alliance" series, which alleged a connection between the CIA, drug trafficking, and the crack cocaine epidemic in Los Angeles during the 1980s. His work suggested that the agency facilitated drug smuggling to fund Contra rebels in Nicaragua. While Webb's reporting garnered widespread attention and sparked significant controversy, it faced criticism from other media outlets and government officials, leading to a complex debate about journalism, accountability, and the implications of U.S. foreign policy. Webb's career suffered as a result, and he later faced personal struggles before his death in 2004.