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Oklahoma Attorney Threatens to Defecate on Journalist's Grave After DUI Exposure
Attorney Cassidy Gies arrested for DUI with child in car. When journalist reports the story, her husband Donald Gies leaves threatening voicemails promising to "defecate on my grave weekly." Body cam footage reveals disturbing behavior.
Rogers Arkansas Cop Shoots Himself and Partner While Cleaning Gun
A Rogers police officer "cleaning" his service weapon allegedly managed to shoot himself in the leg and hit another officer in the foot. The department refuses comment on how one gun discharged two rounds into two people during routine maintenance.
Town Employee Explodes Over Simple Business Card Request in Evans NY
When citizen journalist Dan asks for a business card at Evans Town Hall, an employee accuses him of harassment and demands he leave. The heated confrontation reveals stark differences in how public servants handle basic accountability questions.
Parks Employee Confronts Journalist for Filming in Holyoke Building
A volunteer parks worker in Holyoke, Massachusetts demanded a journalist leave for recording in a public building, claiming he didn't have permission. The 81-year-old employee didn't recognize founding fathers' names but insisted he knew the rules better than anyone.
Oklahoma City Judge Caught Drinking Before Court, Manager Resigns Over Cover-Up
Judge Gregory Stidum filmed consuming alcohol at lunch before driving to preside over court cases. When citizens complained, city manager Jeb Jones dismissed it as "personal time." Explosive footage and records reveal the stunning lengths officials went to protect him.
Defeated Pawhuska Council Scrambles to Protect Felon City Manager Jerry Eubanks
Lame-duck city council members who lost reelection meet tonight to discuss convicted felon Jerry Eubanks' contract before reform candidates take office in May. The same officials who gave him a $25,000 tax-free bonus to pay criminal restitution.
Bristow Oklahoma Mayor Plays Taylor Swift to Stop Journalist's Recording
Mayor Chris Wyatt cranked up copyrighted music when a journalist entered city hall with a camera, apparently trying to interfere with constitutionally protected recording. The bizarre confrontation was captured on video.
Oklahoma Attorney Arrested After Filing Police Report About Illegal Meeting
Attorney Ronald Durban tried to file a report about officials blocking public access to a fire marshal meeting. Police refused, threatened him with arrest, then cuffed him anyway. The bodycam captured everything.
Guerrilla Publishing Journalist Arrested for Obstruction After Refusing Casino Search
Chris was gambling at Osage Casino when police claimed he smelled like marijuana and demanded to search him. When he refused to identify without probable cause, they arrested him for obstruction. Federal hemp is legal in Oklahoma, making the search questionable.
Prison Guard Calls Police on Journalist Filming Public Parking Lot
A routine story about prison spending turned confrontational when a Davis Correctional Facility guard called police on journalists filming from a public parking lot. What started as B-roll footage became a First Amendment test when officials demanded ID.
Wagner Mayor Destroys Public Records, Faces Criminal Investigation
Wagner Mayor Dalton Self threw citizen signup sheets in the trash during a public meeting. Now police are investigating potential felony charges for destroying government records. The paperwork trail reveals a pattern of missing documents spanning months.
Oklahoma Judge Gives Child Predator Zero Jail Time After Confession
Judge Jennifer McCaffrey sentenced a man who confessed to molesting an 11-year-old to a fully suspended 10-year sentence. Another predator got just 90 days. Court documents reveal the shocking plea deals that let dangerous offenders walk free.
Sapulpa Police Have No Complaint Forms, Call Cops on Journalist
A simple question about filing police complaints at Sapulpa PD turned into chaos when staff realized they have no complaint forms and must make victims meet with officers to report misconduct. When a journalist tried to document the broken process, employees called multiple officers.