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.
We were in city Oklahoma requesting records when the city clerk called the mayor for Ron making an open records act request, making a comment about him being white. despite the Mayor telling her to fulfill the request she refused and broke the Open Records Act which is a misdemeanor.
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.
Police Chief Joey Oliver resigned "effective immediately" just as the town council convened to vote on his termination. Investigative reporting had exposed his history of protective order violations and theft charges. The dramatic resignation letter was read aloud.
A corrupt cop who's bounced between seven departments faces termination as shocking evidence emerges. Protective order violations, theft convictions, and horrific abuse allegations detailed in explosive three-hour meeting.
Boynton city clerk told the mayor "I believe everything white people say" during a routine records request, then refused to provide legally required documents despite mayoral approval. The interaction was captured on video.
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."
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.
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.
Hudson County prosecutor ordered all officers to watch First Amendment training by midnight. When journalists tested their knowledge the next day, zero had seen the video. Then 14 cops surrounded them in the courthouse hallway.
District Judge Doug Kirkley repeatedly demanded officers escort journalist Ron Durbin from the Wagoner County courthouse for filming in public areas. Despite judicial pressure, deputies refused to violate constitutional rights. The confrontation was captured on camera.
Bokoshe Police Chief Joey Don Oliver tried using protective orders to silence reporters investigating his misconduct allegations. Instead, he got hit with a federal lawsuit for violating their First and Second Amendment rights.
Multiple women have come forward with sexual assault allegations against Bokoshe Police Chief Joey Oliver, including claims of forced intoxication and digital penetration. When journalists arrived to question him, Oliver was nowhere to be found.
When journalists requested records on officer Shiloa Edwards, accused of department-hopping and crimes against women, Warner city officials turned off lights and hid from view. What they captured on hidden camera will shock you.
Top YouTube journalists converge on Union City after mayor's alleged retaliation against reporter. Long Island Audit, James Freeman, and others coordinate unprecedented gathering during National Police Night Out. The footage reveals coordination and stakes.
