In Marion County newspaper raid, a grim threat to Kansans' First Amendment rights - Kansas Reflector
In Marion County newspaper raid, a grim threat to Kansans' First Amendment rights - Kansas Reflector
The outrageous law enforcement assault on the Marion County Record newspaper raises a veritable forest of red flags.
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The outrageous law enforcement assault on the Marion County Record newspaper raises a veritable forest of red flags.
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What is the reason the police have to the judge to sign off on the warrant?
Just saying the newspaper is investigating a police chief or a police officer is not going to get a warrant.
I hope there’s more to this story. Or a lot of people are going to get sued.
8 0 ReplyI didn't read the affidavit, but folks are reporting that it doesn't justify the warrant for identity theft. I'm sure there are spurious allegations of a crime are in it.
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An affidavit justifying the warrant is being withheld by County Attorney Joel Ensey, whose brother owns the hotel where Newell has her restaurant.Read more at: https://www.kansas.com/opinion/editorials/article278199777.html#storylink=cpy
7 0 Reply2 0 ReplyYeah the warrant references the affidavit that the police/AG provided for probable cause. I'd be very curious as to what that says.
3 0 ReplySorry it posted them in the incorrect order.
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