Matt Essert

Matt is the news director at Mic, covering breaking news. He is based in New York and can be reached at matt@mic.com.

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Gunman at Virginia Plaza Kills 2 Reporters on Air

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Donald Trump Threw a Reporter Out of His Press Conference in Iowa

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The Internet Is Having a Field Day With Tom Brady's Courtroom Sketch

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Watch Full Live Coverage of the Fox New GOP Debate

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Watch the Hilarious and NSFW First Trailer for Marvel's 'Deadpool'

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This Jaw-Dropping 'New York' Cover Says It All About the Bill Cosby Rape Allegations

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One Map Shows Every State in the US Where You Can Have a Same-Sex Marriage

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Watch Full Live Coverage of the Charleston Shooting

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Will Ferrell and Kristen Wiig's 'A Deadly Adoption' Trailer Promises a Thrill Ride

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Michael Slager, Officer Involved in Walter Scott Death, Charged with Murder

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American Pharoah Makes Sports History by Winning Triple Crown After Belmont Stakes Victory

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19 Photos of Child Molester Josh Duggar Standing Next to Major U.S. Politicians

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The Boston Bomber Has Officially Been Sentenced to Death

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Court Rules It's Officially Illegal for the NSA to Record All Your Phone Calls

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Two Suspects Killed After Attempted Shooting Outside "Draw Muhammad" Art Event in Texas

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Intense Footage Shows the Exact Moment the Magnitude-7.8 Earthquake Hit Nepal

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Insane Video Shows People Base Jumping 1,358 Feet From Dubai's Princess Tower

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John Stamos Announces 'Fuller House' Is Coming to Netflix for 13 Episodes

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Watch Three Ex-Police Officers Smoke Marijuana for the First Time in Years

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The First 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice' Trailer Has Already Been Leaked Online