Television Journalist & Media Commentator; Former HLN Host; New York Times Bestselling Author; Founder of UnchainedTV
Jane Velez-Mitchell Biography
Jane Velez-Mitchell is an American television journalist, New York Times bestselling author, and advocate whose career spans nearly four decades in mainstream media. Velez-Mitchell graduated from New York University with a Bachelor of Arts in broadcast journalism and built a résumé across major markets. She served as a news anchor and reporter at KCAL-TV in Los Angeles and WCBS-TV in New York, and reported for the nationally syndicated Warner Brothers/Telepictures show "Celebrity Justice."
Her program debuted as "Issues with Jane Velez-Mitchell" before rebranding as "Jane Velez-Mitchell." For six years, she hosted her own show on HLN/CNN Headline News. Velez-Mitchell covered high-profile trials, including the O.J. Simpson trial, the George Zimmerman trial, the Michael Jackson child molestation trial, and the Casey Anthony trial. She also reported from the courtroom during the Jodi Arias trial. Velez-Mitchell has appeared as an expert commentator on court cases for CNN, HLN, TRU TV, E!, Dr. Phil, and other national television programs.
Velez-Mitchell's journalism has earned her a range of honors, including a Los Angeles Emmy and a New York Emmy for reporting. She is also the recipient of four Genesis Awards from the Humane Society of the United States, the Ruby Award for work in fighting human trafficking, and the Nanci Alexander Award from PETA. She has been recognized by VegNews as Media Maven of the Year, received the Compassionate Leadership Award from Mercy for Animals, and was honored by the Animal Legal Defense Fund for her work against animal abuse.
As an author, Velez-Mitchell has written several nonfiction books, including "Secrets Can Be Murder: What America's Most Sensational Crimes Tell Us About Ourselves," and the memoir "iWant: My Journey from Addiction and Overconsumption to a Simpler, Honest Life," which became a New York Times bestseller. Her book "Exposed: The Secret Life of Jodi Arias" debuted as a New York Times bestseller. Velez-Mitchell also directed and produced the documentary "Anita Velez: Dancing Through Life," which won a Gracie Award.
Velez-Mitchell is the founder and editor of UnchainedTV, a global, free streaming network focused on plant-based living, animal advocacy, and eco-conscious entertainment. She produced the documentary "Countdown to Year Zero," available on Amazon Prime and UnchainedTV. Through her nonprofit, she is the co-executive producer of "New Day New Chef," a vegan cooking series that has won two Taste Awards and streams on Amazon Prime, UnchainedTV, and public television. Velez-Mitchell continues to address issues such as criminal justice, animal rights, and addiction recovery, using her media expertise to foster conversations and promote change.
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