Former Police Chief charged with Obstruction of Justice in Raid on Newspaper

Former Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody charged with felony obstruction of justice for persuading a witness to withhold information during a raid on a newspaper. Cody justified the raid based on identity theft suspicions, but prosecutors found no evidence of a crime committed by the newspaper staff. Cody's actions led to the death of the publisher's 98-year-old mother due to stress.

Police Chief Faces Obstruction of Justice Charge for Raid on Local Newspaper

Former central Kansas police chief faces criminal obstruction of justice charge for raid on local newspaper following inaccurate search warrants; newspaper staff found innocent; raid led to death of publisher's 98-year-old mother; national debate on press freedom ensued.

Controversial Newspaper Raid in Marion County

Former Kansas police chief to face criminal charges after interfering with legal process in a controversial newspaper raid. Marion County Record co-owner, Joan Meyer, died a day after police searched her home and office with improperly obtained warrants. Special prosecutors found no evidence of crimes by the newspaper or its journalists. Meyer's death likely linked to the raid. Record suing city officials for First Amendment violation.