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Ronald E. Durbin II, J.D.

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Ronald E. Durbin II, J.D.

Chief Investigative Journalist. Ron builds every story on the paper trail: records requests, contracts, minutes and court filings across Oklahoma.

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792 stories · Tulsa, Oklahoma

Oklahoma Initiative Process: Ousting Corrupt Politicians?

When city officials lose public trust, their jobs are on the line. Discover how Oklahoma's initiative process empowers citizens to hold leaders accountable and force change. #OklahomaPolitics #CitizenEmpowerment #Accountability #InitiativeProcess #LocalGovernment

Wall of Shame: Facing Accusations and Defiance

They said it couldn't be done, but defiance fuels ambition. A 'wall of shame' awaits, but victory lies in proving doubters wrong. This is a battle against the odds. #Defiance #Ambition #Overcome #Motivation

Wall of Shame: Facing Accusations and Defiance

A manager vows to put a fired employee's picture on their 'wall of shame,' fueling a heated confrontation. The tension escalates with accusations and defiance. #WorkplaceConflict #Management #EmployeeDiscipline #Confrontation

You Have the Right to Remain Silent... Or Else!

Appointed to troll, I'm your designated troll. You have the right to remain silent, but I'll be practicing proctology without a license. Bring it. #Troll #AppointedTroll #RightToRemainSilent #Provocation

You Have the Right to Remain Silent... Or Else!

An unexpected appointment to a troll, a threat of proctology without a license, and a challenge to resign or reveal your secrets. What happens when your right to silence meets a dark twist? #LegalDrama #Thriller #DarkHumor #Intrigue

You're Fired! The ULTIMATE Resignation Confrontation

In this exchange, the dynamic is clear: questions are asked, answers are given. The path forward involves an inevitable departure. It's a matter of when, not if. #PowerDynamics #Communication #ConflictResolution #Interrogation

You're Fired! The ULTIMATE Resignation Confrontation

You ask the questions, I answer. Simple, right? Not so fast. There's a point where the power dynamic shifts, and the outcome is inevitable. Some things just have to happen. #Interrogation #PowerDynamics #Conflict #Psychology

Husband and Wife in Same City Hall? Conflict of Interest?

An interesting situation unfolds as a husband is questioned about his wife working in the same city. He explains her role in grant writing and the oversight process, clarifying his lack of direct involvement. #CityEmployment #GrantWriting #LocalGovernment #WorkplaceEthics

Husband and Wife in Same City Hall? Conflict of Interest?

Does a husband and wife working for the same city create a conflict of interest? One spouse writes grants, but claims no direct oversight from the other. The city council holds final approval. #ConflictOfInterest #CityGovernment #EthicsInGovernment #PublicService #GrantWriting

Cop pushes past citizens

Luther police officer says excuse me and give to time to react before pushing past me and another citizen. he then blocks our path.

I caught Governor Representative red handed

At the Inola Aluminum smelter meeting i caught video of a bunch of text messages by Kevin Stitt's representative texting bad things about anti-aluminum smelter and even saying bad things about other politicians.

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