Kansas Newspaper Owner Fearlessly Confronts Police Chief in Home Invasion Video

Joan Meyer, co-owner of the Marion County Record, confronted law enforcement personnel during a search warrant execution at her home, which was part of a series of raids on her residence, the newspaper's office, and a city council member's home. Video evidence showed Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody present during the search. The raids were based on the theory that someone at the newspaper engaged in a prohibited search of a public state database. First Amendment advocates argue that the reporter did nothing illegal. Joan Meyer passed away the day after the raid, and her son believes it was a factor in her death. The county attorney later withdrew the search warrant, citing insufficient evidence.