Former Marion Police Chief Confronts Charge After Newspaper Raid

For advocates of the 1st Amendment this case represents a rare victory and the power of social media to leverage advocacy against government crackdown without cause.

There was a bit of defense of action at first but that quickly faded when more deets were reported.

Real talk . . .

The townie dispute over the backstory of restaurant owner was taken FAR TOO SERIOUSLY by everyone involved who turned townie gossip into international drama. Most plebs who watched the story unfold are waiting for the Lifetime movie dramatization that might be more fun and campy than watching these Kansas hayseeds fight with one another. 

Also . . . Everyone seemed to admire the newspaper dude's mom whose last action on Earth was to yell at the cops to get out of her house because of an unjustified search.

 Here's today's latest . . .

"The 124-page report details the events before, during, and after the raid of the paper and Meyer’s home. In conclusion, the report says one criminal case will be filed against former Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody later this week for alleged violation of the judicial process. Sentencing for a violation ranges between seven and 23 months in prison or probation."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Former Marion police chief will face criminal charge in newspaper raid

Gideon Cody resigned in October, a week after an announcement during a City Council meeting that he had been suspended.

Kansas prosecutors issue report on Marion newspaper raid; former chief to face charge

Sedgwick County District Attorney Marc Bennett and Riley County Attorney Barry Wilkerson have issued a final report on the raid on the Marion County Record.

Developing . . .