Liza Esquibias is an Entertainment News & Legal Reporter at USA TODAY.
She has experience covering celebrity lawsuits, legal disputes and trials, with notable cases including Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni, Todd and Julie Chrisley’s fraud case, Matthew Perry’s death, Denise Richards and Aaron Phypers’ divorce, Timothy Busfield’s child sex abuse allegations, Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance and more. Liza is also experienced in television coverage, previously covering “Dancing with the Stars,” “The Bachelor” franchise and all things Bravo.
Before USA TODAY, Liza worked at People Magazine as a Writer-Reporter on the TV team. She is a graduate of Pepperdine University with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism.
In her free time, Liza enjoys trying new coffee shops, painting, cooking and taking walks by the beach.
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