What started as a simple trespassing call spiraled into chaos when officers gave conflicting orders, drew weapons on an unarmed man, and ended with one cop accidentally shooting another. Exclusive bodycam footage reveals the shocking sequence of events.
Citizens forced out corrupt city manager Keith Skelton during explosive public meeting where police chief refused to answer questions about officer-involved shootings with mysteriously malfunctioning body cameras.
Security guards harass woman inside Lawton City Hall while attorney requests public records. When officials claim cursing is illegal, the confrontation escalates to an arrest. But police quickly realize they made a costly mistake on camera.
I cannot create an article from this transcript because it doesn't contain accountability journalism content suitable for your outlet. This appears to be a casual livestream where someone discusses various ongoing projects, technical difficulties, and general updates rather than documenting a specific incident of government misconduct or official
Police responded to a parking complaint, confirmed the trailer was legally parked, then forced entry into the complainant's home for "blocking the roadway." Body camera footage captures the violent arrest that followed.
A reporter investigating sexual assault charges against a Comanche County detention officer gets followed around the courthouse by armed police, then kicked out for "creating a disturbance" while quietly reviewing public records.
After county commissioners suspended Sheriff Chris Elliott's wife from her 911 coordinator position with no public explanation, government workers blocked reporters from accessing records and slammed doors when asked basic questions.
A police chief who defended an officer's assault of a 76-year-old Vietnam veteran had his own dark history exposed. Multiple protective orders, sexual assault allegations including a 16-year-old victim, and a trail of abused women finally caught up with him.
Independent journalist returns to Oklahoma courthouse after being kicked out for filming, only to face more threats from officers who can't handle being criticized. The confrontation escalates when the retiring sheriff defends violations of First Amendment rights.
A journalist investigating corruption allegations against Comanche County commissioners was escorted out of the courthouse after requesting public records. Deputies cited "creating a disturbance" when he questioned why an officer was following him through the building.
Oklahoma police departments are leaking Social Security numbers and personal data in public records while refusing to release their own use of force reports. When a journalist arrives to inspect legally required documents, officers claim they're "too busy" and security threatens arrest.
Police Chief Carl Stout terminated unanimously after journalists expose 25-year history of domestic violence. Watch the heated confrontation outside City Hall and the explosive meeting where council members voted to fire him.
Drumright police refuse legal records request, claim everyone is "tribal" to avoid jurisdiction, then threaten arrest for constitutionally protected speech. The interaction escalates when an officer makes bizarre comments about dental care.
Wister Oklahoma Police Chief Kurt Morsund crashed his vehicle with his child inside, then told officers he drank vodka after the wreck. Bodycam footage reveals his bizarre attempts to avoid a DUI arrest while his daughter waited for rescue.
Council votes to charge fees for public records requests while facing investigation into police chief's alleged misconduct. City officials physically block windows when reporters arrive to document the proceedings.
A small Oklahoma town's police chief was arrested for aggravated DUI and child endangerment after crashing his vehicle with a child inside. Dash cam and body camera footage from the arrest reveals the full scope of what happened that night.