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.
Our journalists adhere to the USA TODAY NETWORK Principles of Ethical Conduct For Newsrooms.
My Recent Work
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Harvey Weinstein rape charge dismissed, accuser breaks silence
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Singer Olivia Jean files for divorce from Jack White
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Timothy Busfield pushes for child sex-abuse indictment to be dismissed
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All the performers at Obama Presidential Center, including Jennifer Hudson
Beloved 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' face is joining 'Dancing with the Stars'
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Joseph Duggar loses latest push in child molestation case
What to know about shocking D4vd murder case after court hearing postponed
Chris Brown's $90M dog attack lawsuit ends in mistrial
Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni settlement agreement revealed
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Justin Baldoni to pay Blake Lively legal costs over defamation suit
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Sabrina Carpenter files for protection from 'dangerous' stalker
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James Handy stabbing: What we know in 'Top Gun' actor's death
Diddy's assistant challenges sex trafficking lawsuit
Shia LaBeouf pleads guilty, sentenced over Mardi Gras bar fight
Cassie reveals she moved out of US after Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial
Josh Duggar's attempt to overturn child porn conviction denied Blake Lively takes Justin Baldoni to court over dismissed case
Taylor Frankie Paul lands victory in battle over custody of son
Tory Lanez gets restraining order against prison guard Sabrina Carpenter files for protection from 'dangerous' stalker
'Alaskan Bush People' star Matt Brown is dead, his brother says 'Alaskan Bush People' star Matt Brown's family believes he is dead