Guerrilla News
Chief Investigative Journalist. Ron builds every story on the paper trail: records requests, contracts, minutes and court filings across Oklahoma.
A lawyer investigating misuse of federal funds by Tulsa was grabbed by security, pushed back in self-defense, then charged with battery when the guard filed a false police report. The shocking courthouse arrest footage reveals what happens when you dare question government corruption.
SWAT team members got matching tattoos commemorating the date they shot an unarmed man during a mental health crisis. When confronted, Sheriff Tony Edwards defended his officers while a courthouse official assaulted a journalist asking questions.
David Slaughter, 911 director married to DA Stacey Slaughter, allegedly doctored timesheets to steal taxpayer funds while sending inappropriate texts to female employees. Emergency meeting called for his resignation.
Sidewalk photography sparks confrontation. A casual observer is suddenly challenged for simply taking pictures of cars in public. What starts as a peaceful moment escalates when another asks, "What's the matter?" #publicphotography #streetphotography #candidcapture #documentaryphoto
A citizen journalist runs into unexpected tension while photographing publicly owned vehicles. Are officials hiding something, or is this just a misunderstanding? The situation escalates quickly as questions arise about transparency and public access. #police #accountability #investigation #publi...
A routine visit to document historic buildings in Natchez turned confrontational when Adams County deputies demanded a tourist stop filming their patrol cars on public property, culminating in one deputy physically grabbing the camera.
Tensions flare as access is questioned. 'That's all I was asking' – but will the request be understood? Witness the standoff as credentials become the key to unlocking answers and access. #Conflict #AccessDenied #PressPass #Tension #Authority #Confrontation
A journalist's simple question about filming policy in a public Capitol area escalates into a tense confrontation when security officers can't produce the rules they claim to enforce. "You're making me uncomfortable!" one officer declares while standing inches away from the camera.
What began as a friendly tour of the Louisiana State Capitol turned hostile when security officers physically confronted two journalists on a public floor. Despite being directed to the observation area by staff, officers insisted filming was prohibited and got physical.
A deputy grabbed for a journalist's camera equipment during a routine public records visit, claiming the camera could be "used as a weapon." The encounter escalated when officials called law enforcement over legal photography of historic land records.
Ron Durbin's simple request for comment about a Justice Department investigation turns into an unlawful arrest when Officer Scott Walters decides questions aren't welcome. The entire confrontation was captured on camera.
Jerry Eubanks, Pawhuska's multiple-felon city manager, avoids termination as new council members break campaign promises. Despite his federal prison time for meth trafficking and recent embezzlement conviction, he's being moved to public works instead of fired.
Ron Durbin, a practicing attorney, was threatened with arrest and escorted out of Cherokee County Courthouse simply for carrying a camera in the public lobby. Officials cited vague "county policies" with no posted signs or written copies available for review.
Police claim filming is illegal as they separate attorneys making routine records request in Skiatook, Oklahoma. IT contractor curses and threatens while city workers call multiple officers to respond to basic transparency inquiry.
Chief Nick McClendon arrested investigative reporter Ron Durbin twice in separate incidents for constitutionally protected activities. The second arrest was for calling the chief names on public property. Medical emergencies, HIPAA violations, and a $7.5 million lawsuit followed.
