Richard Behar
Overview
United States
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investigative journalist who has written on the staffs of leading magazines including Forbes
Forbes
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, Time
Time (magazine)
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and Fortune
Fortune (magazine)
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over a 22-year period from 1982-2004. His work has also appeared on CNN
CNN
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and PBS
Public Broadcasting Service
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. As of July 2005, Behar coordinates Project Klebnikov
Project Klebnikov
Project Klebnikov is a global media alliance dedicated to investigating the July 2004 murder of journalist Paul Klebnikov and other subjects. The organization's goals also include investigating cases of other journalists killed in Russia, continuing Klebnikov's legacy of investigative journalism,...
, a global media
Mass media
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alliance launched to investigate the Moscow murder of Forbes editor Paul Klebnikov
Paul Klebnikov
Paul Klebnikov was a Russian-American journalist and historian of Russian history. He worked for Forbes Magazine for over 10 years and at the time of his death was Chief editor of the Russian edition. His murder in Moscow in 2004 was seen as a blow against investigative journalism in Russia...
and related lines of inquiry.
Quotations
I stand here before you in absolute awe of the fact that Congressman Ryan, Patricia's father, gave his life in an attempt to rescue victims from another dangerous cult. Looking at the politicians who serve in our Congress today, should make everyone realize what a rare man Leo Ryan was. I greatly admire him. ––Richard Behar, 1992 Conference, (OLD) Cult Awareness Network
