After a citizen journalist captured a man pulling a gun at the previous council meeting, Spavinaw officials retaliated by voting to file charges against the victim while a council member's wife used noisemakers to disrupt documentation of the proceedings.
What started as a routine Spavinaw city council meeting erupted when officials sued citizens for open records requests, the mayor silenced reporters with her gavel, and a council ally nicknamed "Taco" brandished a loaded Derringer revolver during a confrontation.
Community members confronted Pawnee city officials over a neglected cemetery where families paid thousands for plots now overrun with trash. After public pressure following recent controversies, the council agreed to implement new transparency measures.
A lawyer investigating misuse of federal funds by Tulsa was grabbed by security, pushed back in self-defense, then charged with battery when the guard filed a false police report. The shocking courthouse arrest footage reveals what happens when you dare question government corruption.
David Slaughter, 911 director married to DA Stacey Slaughter, allegedly doctored timesheets to steal taxpayer funds while sending inappropriate texts to female employees. Emergency meeting called for his resignation.
A routine visit to document historic buildings in Natchez turned confrontational when Adams County deputies demanded a tourist stop filming their patrol cars on public property, culminating in one deputy physically grabbing 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.
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.
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.
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...
City worker physically grabs journalist's camera during routine records request at Glenpool City Hall. Officials scramble to explain clear battery as employee continues working like nothing happened. The entire assault was captured on film.
City employees blast copyrighted music at full volume when journalist enters with camera, following orders from city attorney and manager. The scheme backfires spectacularly when editors remove audio in seconds, leaving officials exposed on film.
Despite DOJ investigation and promised retraining, Officer Scott Walters continues arresting citizens for filming. When journalists return to Lexington, Mississippi, they find him literally hiding behind a door while backup arrives.
A lawyer requesting records on sexual misconduct by a detention officer gets arrested, released, then arrested again hours later. All for asking questions at Lawton City Hall. The confrontations escalate when officials refuse to identify themselves.