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Chief Investigative Journalist. Ron builds every story on the paper trail: records requests, contracts, minutes and court filings across Oklahoma.
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.
🚨 Confronting a Predator | First Amendment Audit 🎥 In this powerful and emotional audit, Ron Durbin enters a public school office in Oklahoma to confront a school official accused of
Cross-deputized tribal officer Robert Rice tased a handcuffed pregnant woman during a warrantless search. Fellow officers immediately said "You're done" and arrested him on the spot. The full bodycam footage shows the shocking moment that crossed every line.
What starts as a simple traffic stop for some tape on a rear window quickly escalates into chaos! This gripping full bodycam footage reveals the chilling moments where a calm suspect is confronted over a firearm and a tense negotiation unfolds. Emotions run high as police officers strive to de-es...
A routine request for court documents in Lawton, Oklahoma, turned into a heated standoff when the court clerk threatened obstruction charges against a journalist for filming. Despite clear state law, the clerk refused access to public records and called deputies to remove the reporter from city h...
What happens when a routine visit to city hall turns chaotic? Witness the unsettling moment when a city employee resorts to physical violence against a citizen simply documenting a public records request. This eye-opening footage reveals the power of evidence in preventing a mere he said, she sai...
In a shocking turn of events at Glenpool City Hall, a public records request turns into a heated confrontation when a city employee physically grabs our camera operator, Chris. This startling footage highlights the unexpected challenges faced while trying to exercise First Amendment rights. Witne...
