Police claim filming is illegal as they separate attorneys making routine records request in Skiatook, Oklahoma. IT contractor curses and threatens while city workers call multiple officers to respond to basic transparency inquiry.
Chief Nick McClendon arrested investigative reporter Ron Durbin twice in separate incidents for constitutionally protected activities. The second arrest was for calling the chief names on public property. Medical emergencies, HIPAA violations, and a $7.5 million lawsuit followed.
🚨 Confronting a Predator | First Amendment Audit 🎥 In this powerful and emotional audit, Ron Durbin enters a public school office in Oklahoma to confront a school official accused of grooming a student. With public records in hand, including love letters allegedly written by the official, Ron seeks accountability from those who
A routine request for court documents in Lawton, Oklahoma, turned into a heated standoff when the court clerk threatened obstruction charges against a journalist for filming. Despite clear state law, the clerk refused access to public records and called deputies to remove the reporter from city h...
What happens when a routine visit to city hall turns chaotic? Witness the unsettling moment when a city employee resorts to physical violence against a citizen simply documenting a public records request. This eye-opening footage reveals the power of evidence in preventing a mere he said, she sai...
In a shocking turn of events at Glenpool City Hall, a public records request turns into a heated confrontation when a city employee physically grabs our camera operator, Chris. This startling footage highlights the unexpected challenges faced while trying to exercise First Amendment rights. Witne...
City worker physically grabs journalist's camera during routine records request at Glenpool City Hall. Officials scramble to explain clear battery as employee continues working like nothing happened. The entire assault was captured on film.
Witness an intense moment at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary where the delicate balance between citizen rights and institutional authority unfolds. As Ron Durbin navigates the public sidewalk, he encounters unexpected challenges from prison staff trying to enforce dubious restrictions. How far ca...
When public properties lack clear signs, confusion reigns. In this intense First Amendment audit, a confrontation arises as Ron Durbin challenges claims that restrict public access at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary. With no visible barriers or clear directions, the question remains: Are we truly...
Prison officials at Oklahoma State Penitentiary tell journalist he cannot film from public areas, despite no posted restrictions or legal authority. What starts as confusion over office locations escalates when staff realize cameras are rolling.
In a remarkable confrontation captured on camera, tensions flare over a public records request in Ponca City, Oklahoma. City employees were caught attempting to use music as a shield against transparency, infringing on civil rights. Watch as the assertion of First Amendment rights collides with e...
City employees blast copyrighted music at full volume when journalist enters with camera, following orders from city attorney and manager. The scheme backfires spectacularly when editors remove audio in seconds, leaving officials exposed on film.
This eye-opening exchange reveals the explosive tension between civil rights and everyday interactions. Watch as an attorney is confronted by police while filming in a public building, igniting a fiery debate on name-calling and harassment claims. With claims that filming is illegal challenged he...
Experience the intensity as an attorney fiercely navigates a chaotic scene filled with shouts and confrontations while trying to secure vital information. Amidst the turmoil, discussions about the legality of filming in public spaces and civil rights emerge. Witness the unfolding drama where prof...
In Skiatook, Oklahoma, a routine request for public records escalates into a fiery debate about civil rights and the right to film in public spaces. Witness the intense confrontation between an attorney and law enforcement as accusations of harassment spark a discussion on what constitutes free s...
In a striking display of civil rights in action, an attorney faces off against a host of officials while attempting to submit an open records request. The tension escalates rapidly, as claims of illegal filming and unnecessary hostility engulf the situation. This encounter from Skiatook, Oklahoma...