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world2 months ago

Kansas County to Pay $3 Million and Apologize for Newspaper Raid

A Kansas county agreed to pay over $3 million and issue an apology for a 2023 raid on a small-town newspaper, which involved seizing reporters' equipment and was widely condemned. The raid was based on allegations of unlawfully obtained driving records, but the incident led to the resignation of the police chief and multiple lawsuits. The settlement emphasized an acknowledgment of wrongdoing and aimed to deter similar actions in the future, highlighting ongoing threats to press freedom.

via CNN|
#apology#kansas#lawsuit
law-and-justice2 months ago

Kansas county to pay $3 million over newspaper raid

A Kansas county agreed to pay $3 million to settle a lawsuit over a controversial law enforcement raid on a small-town newspaper, which sparked national debate about press freedom and civil rights violations. The raid was later found to be unjustified, and the police chief involved resigned and faces trial. The settlement aims to acknowledge the wrongful actions and the stress caused to the newspaper's owners.

via Politico|
#civil-rights#kansas#law-and-justice
law-enforcement2 years ago

"Kansas Police Chief Resigns Amid Controversy Over Self-Investigation"

Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody has resigned following a controversial raid on a local newspaper that resulted in a federal lawsuit and the death of a woman. The raid was initiated under the pretense that a reporter had committed identity theft by accessing public records. Body camera footage revealed that Cody and other officers searched records about himself during the raid, ignoring the intended target. The raid has caused anxiety and concern among newspaper staff, with one reporter resigning due to discomfort in the community.

via Missouri Independent|
#body-cam-footage#kansas#law-enforcement
press-freedom2 years ago

"Police Raid on Kansas Newspaper Sparks Outrage and Concern"

The Marion Police Department in Kansas is facing backlash after raiding a local newspaper's office and the home of its owner and publisher, seizing computers and cellphones. The raid was prompted by a dispute between the newspaper and a local restaurant owner, who accused the newspaper of invading her privacy. Press freedom watchdogs have condemned the police department's actions as a violation of the First Amendment's protection for a free press. The newspaper's editor and publisher is working to reconstruct materials for the next edition while considering legal action against the officials involved in the raid.

via POLITICO|
#first-amendment#free-press#kansas
civil-liberties2 years ago

"First Amendment Rights Under Attack: Marion County Newspaper Raid Raises Concerns"

The raid on the Marion County Record newspaper in Kansas raises concerns about the infringement of First Amendment rights and the assault on democracy. Law enforcement officials seized computers and cellphones from the news outlet, setting a destructive precedent. The National Newspaper Association and the Kansas Press Association condemn the illegal search, emphasizing that it not only violates journalists' rights but also undermines the foundation of democracy and the public's right to know. The incident could have a chilling effect on journalism, discouraging the reporting of potential wrongdoing and limiting the flow of vital information to the public. Defending press freedom is crucial to upholding the principles of an open society and protecting the rights of all citizens.

via Kansas Reflector|
#civil-liberties#democracy#first-amendment