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Kansas Newspaper Raided by Marion Police Sues Officials for Attack on Free Press

Marion County Record lawsuit says mayor, police chief and sheriff sought revenge for critical news coverage

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector

News & Issues

Kansas Officials Downplayed Involvement in Marion Raid. Here’s What They Knew.

Documents show unquestioning support before raid, followed by attempts to sidestep outrage

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector

News & Issues

Marion County Record Publishes Following Police Raid — and Gets Seized Property Back

'Not Silenced'

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector

Commentary

Powerful Voices Speak Up After Police Raid Kansas Newspaper

Meanwhile, Where’s the Affidavit?

by Clay Wirestone, Kansas Reflector

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