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society2 years ago•5 min saved

"Kansas Restaurateur Defiant Amidst Hate and Controversy"

The restaurant owner at the center of a Kansas newspaper battle has broken her silence to reveal the hate mail she has received, blaming her for the death of the publication's 98-year-old owner. Kari Newell claims she and her businesses have been targeted since her intervention at a Marion City Council meeting led to a viral raid on the newspaper. Newell accused the council member of obtaining her DUI information and sharing it with others. Police raided the newspaper's office and the homes of the councilwoman and the newspaper's co-owner, resulting in the death of the co-owner. Newell has received thousands of hate messages and has been forced to shut off comments and online reservations for her restaurant. She remains unapologetic, believing the newspaper was in the wrong.

via Daily Mail|

#death #hate-mail #kansas-newspaper

law-and-crime2 years ago•3 min saved

"Police Raid on Kansas Newspaper: Unveiling the Basis and Implications"

Court records reveal that the police chief who led the raid on a Kansas newspaper alleged that a reporter either impersonated someone or lied about her intentions when obtaining the driving records of a local business owner. However, the newspaper and its attorney argue that no laws were broken, as the reporter accessed a public state website for information. The raid, which seized computers and personal cellphones, drew international attention and sparked a debate over press freedoms. The items were later released, and the county prosecutor concluded that there was insufficient evidence to justify the raid. The investigation into whether the newspaper broke state laws is ongoing.

via The Guardian|

#investigative-journalism #kansas-newspaper #law-and-crime

law-and-crime2 years ago•6 min saved

Police Raid of Kansas Newspaper Exposes Troubling Overreach and Backfires

Confidential court records reveal that the police chief who led the controversial raid on a Kansas newspaper justified the action by claiming that a reporter accessed a restaurant owner's driving record from a state database without proper authorization. The newspaper's editor and publisher deny any criminal intent and argue that the police response was excessive. The raid, which sparked outrage among First Amendment advocates, is being investigated to determine if the newspaper violated state law. The affidavits also detail a dispute between the restaurant owner and her estranged husband, which led to the release of the driving record.

via The Washington Post|

#confidential-court-records #first-amendment #identity-theft