Katie Barlow
Katie is a journalist and former lawyer at a large international law firm in Washington, D.C.
As a lawyer, she practiced white collar defense and civil litigation with a focus on the Anti-Terrorism Act. As a journalist, she has covered political campaigns, Capitol Hill with WTOP, and the Supreme Court with SCOTUSblog and NPR’s Nina Totenberg. She also co-founded Circuit Breaker, a website that provided news and information about the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
Katie loves breaking down complicated legal stories for our FOX 5 audience. You can find her out and about in the DMV reporting on the latest news on law and the powers that create and enforce it. Or you can find her in the studio distilling the week's headlines In the Courts on Sundays at 11:30 p.m.
She received dual degrees in political science and broadcast journalism from the University of Georgia and a J.D. from Georgetown Law. Katie is a longtime lover of Washington. You can often find her running down the mall with her pup or reading a book at a local haunt.
The latest from Katie Barlow
Judge weighs release of 2021 DC pipe bomb suspect
A judge is considering whether to release Brian Cole Jr., who is accused of placing pipe bombs outside the Democratic and Republican National Headquarters in 2021, ahead of his trial.
Montgomery County crisis workers say county failed to protect them when responding to dangerous scene
In a new legal filing, Montgomery County social workers say the county failed to protect them when they were responding to a dangerous scene without police backup.
Supreme Court hears arguments on banning transgender athletes from women's sports
The Supreme Court is considering the future of transgender athletes in women's and girls' sports.
Accused DC pipe bomber’s lawyer says Trump's January 6 pardon applies to his client
The lawyer for Brian Cole Jr., the man accused of placing homemade explosive devices outside the Republican and Democratic National Committee headquarters, says he believes President Donald Trump’s January 6 pardon applies to Cole’s case.
DC pipe bomb suspect voted for Trump twice, attorney says
For the first time, lawyers representing accused pipe bomber Brian Cole, Jr., are speaking out on behalf of their client.
Virginia judge questions Trump appointee's US Attorney title
A federal judge is demanding answers from Lindsey Halligan, a Trump appointee who continues to identify herself as the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia despite a court ruling that declared her appointment unlawful.
Authorities investigating after USPS mail carrier, resident get into fight in Frederick County
Officials are investigating an altercation between a U.S. Postal worker and a resident involving a dog in Frederick County, Md., that was caught on camera.
No bond for 16-year-old accused of shooting, killing man in Northeast DC apartment
The 16-year-old boy arrested for shooting and killing a man inside a luxury apartment complex in Northeast D.C. will remain behind bars, following a judge's decision on Wednesday.
Judge considers whether to release DC pipe bomb suspect while he awaits trial
New information on the man accused of placing pipe bombs outside the Republican and Democratic National Committee buildings in D.C. in January 2021 came out in court on Tuesday.
Lawyers demand evidence of alleged DC pipe bomber's confession
Cole's lawyers have filed a request for the prosecution to provide evidence of his confession, including any recordings.