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.
Lexington officer Scott Walters arrested a reporter investigating government abuse, while his partner watched and said "it ain't got nothing to do with me." Now a special city meeting will decide Walters' fate as citizens share shocking stories.
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.
A journalist investigating federal corruption charges in Lexington, Mississippi was arrested and told to "leave town" by officers. The same department is under DOJ investigation for unlawful arrests and taser abuse. Body cameras were off during the encounter.
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.
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.
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.
Gore officials propose banning all recording in public buildings except for police, following citizen complaints about town clerk's alleged misconduct. "A few bad actors" cited as justification for eliminating transparency that's existed since 1776.
Ron Durban was ordered released by a judge for "time served" after 8 hours behind bars, but jail staff refused to process his release and denied him critical heart medication. When chest pains began, staff said his medical emergency was "not their problem."