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Chief Investigative Journalist. Ron builds every story on the paper trail: records requests, contracts, minutes and court filings across Oklahoma.
Attorney suspended 18 months without hearing for exposing judicial corruption on social media. Court cited "disparaging remarks" about officials as grounds for emergency action. Federal lawsuit challenges constitutional violations.
After a citizen journalist captured a man pulling a gun at the previous council meeting, Spavinaw officials retaliated by voting to file charges against the victim while a council member's wife used noisemakers to disrupt documentation of the proceedings.
A security guard confronts someone, but the situation escalates. It appears there may be a misunderstanding about recording rules, leading to a tense standoff and a request for a supervisor. #security #confrontation #authority #publicfreakout
A person recounts an incident with a deputy and other officers. The deputy, Nelson, allegedly battered the person, leading to a confused situation with another officer. #police #incident #account #law
A routine accountability investigation turned deadly serious when an armed man pointed a cocked .22 caliber weapon during a heated confrontation. The journalist's attempt to de-escalate revealed chilling details about the weapon.
An individual's jarring experience of being abruptly detained. Despite not speaking or doing anything wrong, they found themselves in handcuffs, leading to confusion and uncertainty about the situation. #detention #police #confusion #law #rights
A city took legal action against a resident after they filed an open records request. The resident explains the surprising turn of events and the outcome of the lawsuit. #openrecords #lawsuit #government #city #legal #news
Tensions escalate as a city councilor appears to confront a citizen, leading to a heated exchange. The incident raises questions about appropriate conduct and public safety within a city building. #citycouncil #publicsafety #confrontation #politics
Taco brandishes a gun, sparking outrage. His defiant response and the sheriff's department's reaction are put under scrutiny. This isn't the Wild West; such behavior is unacceptable. #guncontrol #sheriff #crime #MayesCounty
A tense situation unfolds as a gun is pulled out during a city council meeting. The incident raises serious concerns about safety and security. Full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=at2BCsyPHM0 #citycouncil #gunviolence #security #publicsafety
A heated moment unfolds as tensions rise and everyone is escorted out of the building. Accusations fly and the situation escalates rapidly. The confrontation reaches a boiling point as individuals are forced to leave. #incident #confrontation #drama #workplace #chaos
A tense encounter unfolds at city hall. Is displaying a certain object truly a felony? The situation escalates quickly as warnings are exchanged. #cityhall #confrontation #felony #publicfreakout
A citizen in Oklahoma exercises his right to self-defense after being approached. The man defends himself after an altercation ensues. #selfdefense #Oklahoma #assault
A routine city council meeting takes a shocking turn when a gun is pulled, the mayor loses control, and the city attorney jumps into the fray. It was definitely not a normal meeting. #citycouncil #oklahoma #government #politics
What started as a routine Spavinaw city council meeting erupted when officials sued citizens for open records requests, the mayor silenced reporters with her gavel, and a council ally nicknamed "Taco" brandished a loaded Derringer revolver during a confrontation.
