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.
Reporter Ron gets ejected from city council meeting after 90 seconds of exposing city manager Jerry Eubanks' felony convictions and questionable finances. Mayor Susan Bighorse cut off his public comment and had police escort him out after he questioned trusting reports from a convicted felon.
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.
A city manager facing multiple felony charges for embezzlement continues running another Oklahoma city while officials stonewall records requests. When a journalist sought booking photos at Kay County, deputies literally hid from cameras rather than comply with open records law.
City manager allegedly stole equipment from one Oklahoma town, sold it to another, and pocketed the money through his son's company. Despite facing multiple felony charges, Pawhuska hired him anyway. The investigation reveals a pattern of corruption.
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.
Jerry Eubanks manages Pawhuska despite facing felony embezzlement charges in two counties for allegedly stealing equipment between cities. When a journalist arrives asking questions, city officials panic and close office windows rather than answer.
City Hall in Gore, Oklahoma has been conducting construction without required state building permits, blocking emergency exits and creating potential ADA violations. Officials admit they don't have permits but promise to "look into it."
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.
Viral videos claimed gangs seized Aurora apartment complexes. Our investigation reveals the real story: residents paying $1,100 monthly for units with broken windows, no repairs, and mold. The footage that sparked national outrage tells a different tale.