Judge Jennifer McCaffrey sentenced a man who confessed to molesting an 11-year-old to a fully suspended 10-year sentence. Another predator got just 90 days. Court documents reveal the shocking plea deals that let dangerous offenders walk free.
City official blocks basic questions about water department and council meetings, claiming he can't recommend local restaurants to avoid "favoritism." Same building where officials previously called police on journalist now houses burned evidence.
Suspended Oklahoma attorney Ron Durban emerges from months of depression to resume his public accountability mission despite facing five criminal cases and a potential $210,000 bar association fee. His return reveals friendly government workers in three cities and a brewing legal battle.
Attorney Ron Durban packed a community center with citizens fed up with systemic abuse in Ottawa County's jail system, corrupt officials, and a $33 million judgment hanging over taxpayers. His plan: mobilize thousands to demand accountability through a citizen-led grand jury petition.
An independent journalist filed a $33 million federal lawsuit against Pawhuska Mayor Susan Bayro and city officials for allegedly violating civil rights during public meetings. When he attempted to serve the papers at a candidate forum, chaos erupted.
City manager Jerry Eubanks failed to appear for his scheduled court hearing on theft charges, just days after pleading guilty to embezzling from another city. His attorney claimed the prosecutor was "ill" as evidence mounts of stolen equipment on Eubanks' property.
Federal courthouse filing of 2,000+ page lawsuit against Oklahoma Bar Association, Supreme Court justices, and state agencies. Live serving process with 93 summonses after officials tried hiding from accountability. Watch the dramatic confrontations unfold.
Lawyer exposes drunk judges and government corruption, gets suspended for protected speech. When he files federal lawsuit, bar association suddenly ends his trial and seals records from public view. All caught on livestream.
Jerry Eubanks faces multiple embezzlement charges from previous cities but still manages Pawhuska. When confronted about stolen equipment and tomorrow's court date, his evasive responses raised more questions than answers.
Despite felony charges in two other cities, Jerry Eubanks remains Pawhuska's city manager as $449k in public funds disappears without explanation. When a journalist petitioned for a grand jury investigation, officials had other plans.
Jerry Eubanks faces embezzlement charges from two counties and owes $30,000 to another city, yet Pawhuska's council voted 3-2 to award him a massive bonus with no budget allocation or clear justification. The entire decision took minutes.
Attorney Ron Durban faces disbarment Monday after Bar Association grants itself 1,187 days to investigate while allowing him just 24 days for discovery on 19 charges. The federal lawsuit he's filing in response names judges, prosecutors, and seeks to disband the entire Bar.
A police chief whose former officer received 10 years in federal prison for civil rights violations arrested a journalist for walking through an unlocked door in a public building. Nick McLendon set a $20,000 bond for simple trespassing.
Judge Sharon Holmes dismissed her protective order against Ron Durbin, then had him arrested for contempt when he walked into her courtroom the same day. The same judge faces judicial complaints for alleged drinking and driving with her grandchild.
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.
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.