Security guards harass woman inside Lawton City Hall while attorney requests public records. When officials claim cursing is illegal, the confrontation escalates to an arrest. But police quickly realize they made a costly mistake on camera.
A reporter investigating sexual assault charges against a Comanche County detention officer gets followed around the courthouse by armed police, then kicked out for "creating a disturbance" while quietly reviewing public records.
After county commissioners suspended Sheriff Chris Elliott's wife from her 911 coordinator position with no public explanation, government workers blocked reporters from accessing records and slammed doors when asked basic questions.
A police chief who defended an officer's assault of a 76-year-old Vietnam veteran had his own dark history exposed. Multiple protective orders, sexual assault allegations including a 16-year-old victim, and a trail of abused women finally caught up with him.
Independent journalist returns to Oklahoma courthouse after being kicked out for filming, only to face more threats from officers who can't handle being criticized. The confrontation escalates when the retiring sheriff defends violations of First Amendment rights.
A journalist investigating corruption allegations against Comanche County commissioners was escorted out of the courthouse after requesting public records. Deputies cited "creating a disturbance" when he questioned why an officer was following him through the building.
In the video transcription, a person is requesting their records while being filmed. The individual asks for the camera to be moved away from their face and desk in order to pick up audio. Tensions rise as the person insists on the camera being moved. The situation escalates as the person becomes...
In the video transcription, a person is attempting to obtain records for a misdemeanor but is being denied. They mention placing the individual denying them under citizen's arrest and inquire about the process. The person asserts their tribal affiliation and questions if they can walk over to a j...
In the video transcription, a person expresses frustration with individuals who are not complying with their request to turn off their phones. The person mentions contacting the city manager to address the situation. They assert that the request to turn off phones is unlawful and express surprise...
Oklahoma police departments are leaking Social Security numbers and personal data in public records while refusing to release their own use of force reports. When a journalist arrives to inspect legally required documents, officers claim they're "too busy" and security threatens arrest.
Police in Drumright Oklahoma hate freedom of speech and providing public records! Full video on our channel
Drumright police refuse legal records request, claim everyone is "tribal" to avoid jurisdiction, then threaten arrest for constitutionally protected speech. The interaction escalates when an officer makes bizarre comments about dental care.
In the video transcription, a person is discussing with someone else about receiving government documents electronically for inspection without having to pay any fees. The person insists on not paying for anything as it is free to inspect government records. They suggest calling someone to clarif...
Council votes to charge fees for public records requests while facing investigation into police chief's alleged misconduct. City officials physically block windows when reporters arrive to document the proceedings.
A small Oklahoma town's police chief was arrested for aggravated DUI and child endangerment after crashing his vehicle with a child inside. Dash cam and body camera footage from the arrest reveals the full scope of what happened that night.
