2023 Honorable Mention winners Martha Mendoza, Claire Galofaro, and Juliet Linderman have written a stunning saga following a war orphan's journey, published by the Associated Press.

“Afghan Couple Accuse US Marine of Abducting Their Baby.” The Associated Press.

“Afghan War Orphan Remains with Marine Accused of Abduction.” The Associated Press.

“US Marine's Adoption of Afghan War Orphan Voided.”

The team has continued coverage of the rural Virginia court that granted a service member and his wife an adoption from 7000 miles away. Update: Secret records: Government says Marine's adoption of Afghan orphan seen as abduction, must be undone | AP News

“The impact of this investigative reporting is hard to deny. This could lead to a historic case.”

— 2023 Goldziher judge

Martha Mendoza: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marthamendoza/

Claire Galofaro: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-galofaro-2404b5a8/

Juliet Linderman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliet-linderman-aa512012/