Oklahoma Supreme Court suspended attorney without trial, hearing, or witnesses after challenging judicial corruption and police misconduct. The same court that protects abortion rights silenced free speech criticism.
Attorney Cassidy Gies allegedly crashed into a median at 1:37 AM with her 4-year-old son in the backseat after leaving her husband drinking at a bar. She failed multiple sobriety tests but refused a breathalyzer. The crash footage exists on police bodycam.
Jose "Chille" DeCastro approached a traffic stop to film police when Officer Sandoval threatened detention, then applied what DeCastro called "nerve torture" while handcuffed. A Nevada judge sentenced him to 180 days after a bench trial that attorney Ron calls a miscarriage of justice.
District Judge Sharon Holmes allegedly consumed up to 7 vodka shots and White Claw seltzers before driving with her minor grandson in the car. A private investigator documented the pattern over multiple visits. When confronted, police supervisors walked away.
Independent journalism outlet unveils new headquarters with aquarium and "gang plank" for corrupt officials while planning major Boston accountability operation. Team discusses ongoing battles with Oklahoma judges and lawyers refusing transparency.
Felony case files at Oklahoma County Courthouse contain unredacted Social Security numbers, birthdates, and personal data accessible to anyone who walks in. When journalists tried reporting this security breach, they were surrounded by police and flipped off by DA staff.
A journalist's visit to the Oklahoma State Capitol reveals the stark reality of who really has lawmakers' ears. While citizens struggle to make their voices heard, paid lobbyists pack the halls outside legislative chambers, advocating for corporate interests.
A lawyer facing emergency license suspension for exposing judicial corruption hand-delivered hundreds of citizen complaints to the Oklahoma Bar Association. The complaints target Judge Sharon Holmes, allegedly caught driving intoxicated with her grandchild.
Attorney Ron Durbing was documenting a suspected Oklahoma Open Meetings Act violation when officers denied public access to a government meeting. What started as a request for a police report escalated to handcuffs and threats of arrest when Durbing identified himself as a lawyer.
Attorney fights judicial corruption while facing disbarment threats for exposing system failures. Bar association warned him against speaking publicly about complaints against felony-indicted lawyers still practicing.
Judge Sharon Holmes was caught on camera drinking shots with her grandson at Hunt Club bar before attempting to drive. When confronted by a reporter, she called her bailiff to help her escape while police stood by and watched.