Erin Laviola

Erin Laviola

Erin Laviola is a Heavy contributor writing about crime, politics and entertainment. Prior to joining Heavy, she worked at CBS News in New York and as a morning TV producer in Columbus. Email: Erin.Laviola@Heavy.com.

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