Guerrilla News
Is filming in the courthouse illegal? These guys seem to think so
Thrown out of courthouse by police for filming due to an illegal court order.
Cherokee County Sheriff Threatens Arrest for Filming in Public Courthouse Lobby
Cherokee County officials claim a resolution bans all filming on county property, including public areas. When journalists arrive to investigate a recent arrest, they're threatened with detention for recording in the courthouse lobby.
Judges
Oklahoma Judge Jails Reporter for Waving After Her Protective Order Dismissed
After spending seven months banned from court by a protective order, journalist Ron returned the day it was dismissed. He waved awkwardly when the courtroom fell silent, then left without speaking. Judge Holmes found him in contempt anyway and ordered him held without bond.
Judges
Tulsa Judge Sharon Holmes Arrests Reporter For Simply Waving
A Tulsa reporter walked into a courthouse, waved at a judge, and left. Two minutes later, he was dragged away in handcuffs. Now the same judge who ordered his arrest will decide his bail. The dramatic rescue attempt was caught on camera.
Judges
Judge Arrests Ron on Dismissed Protective Order in Tulsa County Courthouse
Judge Sharon Holmes orders journalist's arrest after her protective order was dismissed. Ron enters empty courtroom, waves, exits in seconds. Judge claims contempt despite no words spoken. Held overnight without bond in retaliation case caught on livestream.
Guerrilla News
Assaulted By City Photographer for Filming!
We were in New Jersey with a large group of people when we were Assaulted, Battered and Arrested for attempting to use the Public restroom!
Judges
Oklahoma Judge Sharon Holmes Hides From Process Servers in Courthouse
A Tulsa County judge with pending drunk driving allegations refused to accept legal papers, hiding in her chambers while courthouse staff locked doors and ignored process servers. The dramatic evasion was captured on video during what should have been routine court business.
Corruption
Oklahoma Mayor Accused of Embezzlement Confronts Reporter During Investigation
Patrick Kennedy, mayor of Oilton, Oklahoma, was convicted of embezzling from the same city he now leads. State law bars felons from holding office for 15 years, but Kennedy remains in power. When reporters arrived seeking records, tensions exploded.
First Amendment
Jersey City Officials Arrest Reporter for Walking to Public Bathroom
A retired police chief working in HR orders the arrest of a journalist for walking down a public hallway to use the restroom. Multiple officers refuse to sign the citation. The shocking footage reveals what happened next.
Police Accountability
Joey Oliver Resigns as Police Termination Looms in Oklahoma
Police officer Joey Oliver resigned just as termination proceedings began, allowing him to escape consequences and potentially move to another department. The pattern of "gypsy cops" continues as victims demand accountability.
Judges
JUDGE Tries to DETAIN Attorney, Cops save him
We were in Wagoner Oklahoma investigating a 911 operator who was fired and a potential illegal court order, when a judge decided to try and remove Ron from the building for filming. as he was to scared to do it himself, he ordered the police to remove him from the building and the officers refuse...
Attorneys
Oklahoma Lawyer Suspended by Bar Association Continues First Amendment Fight
An Oklahoma attorney suspended for livestreaming criticism of judges takes his First Amendment battle on the road to New Jersey. Despite facing professional sanctions, he vows to fight until they "pry it out of my cold dead hands."
Guerrilla News
Court Officer Goes Ballistic Over First Amendment Recording in West New York
A routine visit to document government operations in West New York turned hostile when a court officer became aggressive with citizen journalists. The confrontation escalated quickly, with officials making questionable claims about "Zoom Court" restrictions.
First Amendment
Jersey City HR Director Impersonates Cop, Orders Reporter Arrested
Assistant HR Director tells journalist he's a police officer and orders his arrest for walking down a public hallway. The same official later challenges another reporter to fight him in a bathroom. All captured on video.
Guerrilla News
Union City Mayor Brian Stack Cancels Night Out After Journalist Press Conference
Mayor Brian Stack canceled the commissioner meeting and National Night Out event after journalists gathered to expose alleged corruption and vote buying schemes. City employees claimed they don't take lunch breaks while eating at their desks on taxpayer time.