Officer told Ron he wouldn't be arrested for recording at City Hall, then immediately handcuffed him anyway. The same department just watched their colleague get fired for identical conduct. Medical emergency forces trip to hospital while warrant pending.
A civil rights journalist returned to confront Officer Scott Walters who arrested him for filming. Instead of facing accountability, Walters was caught on camera hiding behind a police station door for 10 minutes while the city council prepared to decide his fate.
Officer Edward Scott Walters arrested a reporter for filming public records requests, then investigators discovered his bizarre social media presence. The same cop who violated constitutional rights posts daily Bible quotes followed by provocative videos.
The Justice Department found systemic racial profiling in Lexington, Mississippi. Now YouTuber journalists are mobilizing for a three-day civil rights action at the Holmes County courthouse where a Confederate monument still stands despite the 83% Black population.
A journalist investigating civil rights violations in Lexington, Mississippi was arrested by Officer Walters despite the Justice Department's ongoing investigation into the department. The same officer repeatedly said "f the justice department" during the arrest.
A Justice Department investigation found systemic racism in Lexington, Mississippi's police force. When an independent journalist arrived to document civil rights violations, officers immediately violated his own rights, leading to detention and arrest.
After being suspended by the Oklahoma Bar Association without a hearing, attorney Ron Durbin fought back by serving 190 subpoenas on Tulsa judges, police, and city officials. The confrontation includes heated exchanges with security guard Testerman who sparked the legal saga.
Reporter Ron gets ejected from city council meeting after 90 seconds of exposing city manager Jerry Eubanks' felony convictions and questionable finances. Mayor Susan Bighorse cut off his public comment and had police escort him out after he questioned trusting reports from a convicted felon.
Jerry Eubanks faces felony charges for allegedly stealing from previous cities, yet Pawhuska brought him back as city manager. When a journalist tried to get public records about his employment, staff fled and police put up unauthorized signs blocking access.
City manager allegedly stole equipment from one Oklahoma town, sold it to another, and pocketed the money through his son's company. Despite facing multiple felony charges, Pawhuska hired him anyway. The investigation reveals a pattern of corruption.
Journalist Sean Paul Reyes was released from custody after supporters flooded local government offices with calls demanding his freedom. The grassroots campaign demonstrates the power of coordinated public pressure when First Amendment advocates face arrest.
Sean Reyes was arrested while filming at a Nassau County building after Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder allegedly issued a directive to arrest him on sight. Reyes knew about the directive beforehand but proceeded anyway, asserting his constitutional rights. The arrest was captured live.
Jerry Eubanks manages Pawhuska despite facing felony embezzlement charges in two counties for allegedly stealing equipment between cities. When a journalist arrives asking questions, city officials panic and close office windows rather than answer.
Suspended attorney brings cameras into courthouse with bar card while ordinary citizens are threatened with arrest for the same activity. Court clerk and county clerk both say they have no problem with recording, raising questions about who's really behind the ban.
Journalist arrested for filming in courthouse leads to investigation of Cherokee County officials. Sheriff threatens arrest for recording in public areas despite First Amendment protections. Heated confrontation captured on camera.
Despite fierce public opposition and constitutional arguments, Gore's city council voted to ban recording inside taxpayer-funded buildings. Citizens packed the meeting, cameras rolled, and things got heated when officials retreated to a closed-door meeting.