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.
Key Points
- Former Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody facing potential criminal charges for obstructing justice
- Police raid on Marion County Record sparked national debate on press freedom
- Newspaper staff were found innocent of any crimes
- Raid led to the death of the publisher's mother
Pros
- Prosecutors found no crimes committed by the newspaper staff
- National debate on press freedom highlighted the importance of protecting journalists
Cons
- Raid led to the death of the publisher's 98-year-old mother
- Inadequate investigation led to inaccurate search warrants