Matt Essert
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.

News
Aug. 26, 2015
By Matt Essert

Shocking Footage Shows Gunman Killing 2 Reporters Live on Air

Police are on the manhunt for the shooter.

News
Aug. 26, 2015

Here's the Question That Made Trump Throw a Reporter Out of His Press Conference

By Matt Essert
"Go back to Univision."
News
Aug. 12, 2015

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

By Matt Essert
Maybe the best part of Deflategate?
News
Aug. 7, 2015

Watch Full Live Coverage of the Fox New GOP Debate

By Matt Essert
Watch live coverage here.
Aug. 5, 2015

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

By Matt Essert
Watch the first NSFW trailer.
News
July 27, 2015
By Matt Essert

This Gut-Wrenching 'New York' Cover Says It All About the Bill Cosby Rape Allegations

Powerful.

News
June 26, 2015

One Helpful Map Shows Every State in the US Where Gay People Can Get Married

By Matt Essert
A careful breakdown.
News
June 18, 2015

Watch Full Live Coverage of the Charleston Shooting

By Matt Essert
Watch continuing coverage.
June 11, 2015

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

By Matt Essert
DEADLY.
News
June 8, 2015

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

By Matt Essert
If convicted, Slager could face 30 years to life in prison without parole.
News
June 6, 2015
By Matt Essert

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

History has been made.

News
May 22, 2015

19 Photos of Child Molester Josh Duggar Standing With Major Politicians

By Matt Essert
He's got some pretty powerful friends.
News
May 15, 2015

The Jury Has Decided Whether the Boston Marathon Bomber Will Die

By Matt Essert
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev will face capital punishment.
News
May 7, 2015

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

By Matt Essert
Sorry, Big Brother.
News
May 3, 2015

Gunmen Opened Fire Outside Muhammad Cartoon Contest in Texas

By Matt Essert
A security guard was also shot, but survived after treatment.
News
April 30, 2015
By Matt Essert

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

Haunting.

News
April 29, 2015

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

By Matt Essert
Woah.
April 21, 2015

It's Official — "Full House" Is Coming Back

By Matt Essert
You got it, dude.
News
April 20, 2015

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

By Matt Essert
"I feel a lightly floaty. It's not unpleasant."
April 17, 2015

The First 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice' Trailer Just Leaked — And It's Awesome

By Matt Essert
"Tell me, do you bleed? You will."