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An independent journalism team is mobilizing for what could be their most ambitious accountability operation yet, targeting government officials across three East Coast states. But their mission faces unexpected obstacles that reveal how the system works against citizen journalists.
The Multi-State Investigation Plan
Guerrilla News announced plans for a major reporting trip covering Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Pennsylvania from March 16th through 22nd. The team will be collaborating with Josh Abrams from Accountability for All in Boston, though they're keeping specific targets under wraps to prevent officials from preparing for their arrival.
The journalists are actively seeking tips from viewers about corrupt officials, problematic government practices, or ongoing accountability issues in those three states. They're particularly interested in cases that have generated video evidence or documentation that the public should know about.
Banking System Blocks Independent Media
The team encountered a troubling pattern when trying to establish business banking relationships to fund their operation. After visiting three financial institutions in one day, they faced everything from dismissive eye-rolling to outright hostility from bank staff unwilling to process multiple business accounts.
One bank employee audibly groaned when told they needed to set up three business accounts, then grudgingly offered to "try to help" with obvious reluctance. The team was forced to abandon traditional banking relationships entirely, highlighting how financial institutions can effectively throttle independent journalism operations.
Legal Retaliation for Exposing Judicial Corruption
The lead journalist revealed that the state bar association is now threatening his law license for exposing a drunk judge in Tulsa who was driving with her eight-year-old grandchild. The expose, which garnered millions of views across social media platforms, apparently crossed what he calls "the thin black line" that protects judicial corruption from public scrutiny.
This retaliation attempt demonstrates how professional licensing boards can be weaponized against lawyers who dare to investigate their own colleagues in the judicial system.
The Funding Crisis That Could Stop Everything
Despite the team's commitment to helping people without charging fees, the financial reality of cross-country accountability journalism is becoming unsustainable. The lead journalist admitted he has invested all his personal time, energy, and money into building something different from typical reporting channels.
The team had to establish a 501c3 charitable entity specifically to accept donations, but the banking obstacles threaten to derail their monetization efforts entirely. Without viewer support, operations like the upcoming East Coast trip become financially impossible.
What Happens When They Arrive
The team promises their East Coast operation will be unlike anything they've done before, but they're not revealing their full strategy until they're already in motion. They've hinted at "dropping in" on officials who least expect accountability, with St. Patrick's Day adding an interesting timing element to their Massachusetts activities.
The team needs your tips and support to make this operation successful. What will they uncover when they arrive on the East Coast, and which officials are about to get the surprise of their careers?
