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Miami Attorney Organizes Grand Jury Push Against Ottawa County Officials
Attorney Ron Durban packed a community center with citizens fed up with systemic abuse in Ottawa County's jail system, corrupt officials, and a $33 million judgment hanging over taxpayers. His plan: mobilize thousands to demand accountability through a citizen-led grand jury petition.
Investigative Journalist Serves Oklahoma Mayor $33 Million Civil Rights Lawsuit
An independent journalist filed a $33 million federal lawsuit against Pawhuska Mayor Susan Bayro and city officials for allegedly violating civil rights during public meetings. When he attempted to serve the papers at a candidate forum, chaos erupted.
Convicted Felon City Manager Closes City Hall After Journalist Investigation
Jerry Eubanks has convictions for armed robbery, meth distribution, and embezzlement from two cities. Now he's managing Pawhuska, Oklahoma, and firing police chiefs. When journalists arrived asking questions, he shut down City Hall entirely.
Oklahoma City Clerk Caught Hiding Public Records From Attorney
When attorney Ron Durbin requested meeting minutes in Watonga, Oklahoma, the city clerk had them in her hands but refused to hand them over. Instead, she called police on Durbin and planned an elaborate escape with an officer's help.
Mississippi Police Chief Arrests Journalist for Asking Mayor Interview
Police Chief Nick McLendon arrested investigative journalist Ron Durbin for requesting a public records interview with the mayor. After a medical emergency during the prolonged detention, officers followed him through the hospital while "un-arrested."
Journalist Dan Celebrates Freedom at Niagara Falls After Probation Ends
After completing probation, accountability journalist Dan from Erie County experiences his first taste of unrestricted freedom, visiting police stations and iconic landmarks. The rainbow at American Falls captures a powerful moment of liberation.
Journalist Nearly Arrested at Synecdoche City Hall for Live Streaming
Reporter enters City Hall to document transparency, encounters unnamed security demanding he stop filming. Multiple officers arrive as confusion grows over mayor's executive order restricting public access to hallways.
Mississippi's Still Burning: Civil Rights Documentary Exposes Pearl Police Department
60 years after the Civil Rights Movement, Mississippi's fire of inequality still blazes strong. A new documentary compares Pearl's brutal civil rights history with modern discriminatory policing practices. The haunting footage reveals cops willing to go to any length.
Corrupt City Manager Jerry Eubanks Skips Court Hearing After Guilty Plea
City manager Jerry Eubanks failed to appear for his scheduled court hearing on theft charges, just days after pleading guilty to embezzling from another city. His attorney claimed the prosecutor was "ill" as evidence mounts of stolen equipment on Eubanks' property.
Oklahoma Lawyer Serves 93 Federal Lawsuit Summonses Against Bar Association
Federal courthouse filing of 2,000+ page lawsuit against Oklahoma Bar Association, Supreme Court justices, and state agencies. Live serving process with 93 summonses after officials tried hiding from accountability. Watch the dramatic confrontations unfold.
Oklahoma Bar Association Suspends Attorney for First Amendment Speech Then Panics
Lawyer exposes drunk judges and government corruption, gets suspended for protected speech. When he files federal lawsuit, bar association suddenly ends his trial and seals records from public view. All caught on livestream.