Josh Levin

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Josh Levin
Born 1980 (age 43–44)
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Education Brown University
Occupation Executive editor at Slate (magazine)
Notable credit(s) Slate magazine, Hang Up and Listen
Website http://www.josh-levin.com/

Josh Levin (born 1980) is an American writer and the executive editor at Slate magazine. He also hosts the magazine's sports podcast Hang Up and Listen.

Biography

Early life

Levin was born and raised in New Orleans. He attended Brown University where he earned degrees in computer science and history.[1]

Career

After graduating from Brown, Levin began his journalism career as an intern at the Washington City Paper in Washington, D.C.. He moved to Slate in 2003 where he is currently is a senior editor. He edits the magazine's sports and technology sections.[2]

In addition to writing and editing, he also hosts Slate's sports podcast Hang Up and Listen with Stefan Fatsis and Mike Pesca.[3]

The "Shaggy defense" coining

Levin coined the term "Shaggy defense" to describe Contemporary R&B artist R. Kelly's defense to child pornography charges which stemmed from the release of a sex tape which apparently featured Kelly and an under-age female. Levin wrote, "I predict that in the decades to come, law schools will teach this as the 'Shaggy defense.' You allege that I was caught on camera, butt naked, banging on the log cabin floor? It wasn't me."[4] The term is inspired by the lyrics of the song "It Wasn't Me" by reggae artist Shaggy.[4]

Awards

References

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