A reporter studying civil rights violations in Lexington, Mississippi discovers that fundamental freedoms still haven't reached this corner of the Deep South. His solo investigation took an unexpected turn, forcing a hasty exit and plans for backup.
A journalist seeking records of alleged taser abuse encounters a wall of silence at Lexington Police Department. Officers won't even reveal who's in charge as federal investigation looms. The tense exchange was captured on camera.
A journalist filming near his legally parked truck gets detained and threatened with jail for recording. When the officer demands ID but won't let him retrieve it from his backpack, the confrontation takes an unexpected turn caught on camera.
A routine traffic stop spiraled when a journalist said he doesn't answer questions. The officer's response included slamming the handcuffed man against a patrol car and repeatedly cursing federal authorities during the encounter.
A journalist investigating civil rights violations in Lexington, Mississippi was detained and arrested by Officer Scott Walters, who repeatedly said "F**k the Justice Department" during the encounter. The footage reveals the aggressive tactics that prompted the DOJ probe.
Journalists brought evidence of a substitute teacher's inappropriate online behavior to Stroud school officials, only to be turned away and told to "put it in writing." The footage reveals what happened when accountability met bureaucracy.
School official collapses when questioned about student mistreatment, then tells police he wants to fight the journalist. District made false 911 call claiming reporter "knocked out" principal. Body cam footage reveals shocking threats against parents who spoke up.
Multiple students report assaults at Coweta Junior High while Principal David Wineinger allegedly ignored complaints for years. When confronted by journalists about the cover-up, he literally collapsed on camera in a scene you have to see to believe.
Multiple boys sexually assaulted during PE classes while administrators knew but failed to act. Seventh grader raped in cafeteria as coach watched. Victim sent to alternative school while rapist returned to class. Parents demand immediate action.
Attorney suspended 18 months without hearing for exposing judicial corruption on social media. Court cited "disparaging remarks" about officials as grounds for emergency action. Federal lawsuit challenges constitutional violations.
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.
A routine accountability investigation turned deadly serious when an armed man pointed a cocked .22 caliber weapon during a heated confrontation. The journalist's attempt to de-escalate revealed chilling details about the weapon.
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.
Deputy Nelson grabbed Lee Durbin's $1,000 camera and forced him into handcuffs while he documented a simple open records request. The sheriff's office claimed Lee "swung" at the officer, but video footage tells a different story entirely.
Lee said nothing during a routine records request at the Tulsa County Sheriff's office. Deputy Nelson grabbed him anyway, claiming he "swung" at officers. The footage tells a different story about what happens when cameras meet badges.
Respected lawyer discovers shocking reality of governmental system corruption when officials spend 7 hours hunting for violations at business with 65 employees. "I felt like I was in the Twilight Zone," he says about the mission-driven inspection.