One more thing, it now seems that not only was the restaurant owner the target of the leak the newspaper received (she had a DUI and had been driving for 13 years without re-establishing her license, so it was illegal for her to drive when she applied for the liquor license for her restaurant), the police chief who came to the town after being run out of Kansas City after some inappropriate communication with staff also had DUI problems. As someone who lived in a small town where getting a policeman who had any decent knowledge of the law is very difficult, they no doubt thought getting this guy from KC was good. My friend is familiar with this part of Kansas, and it's really out in the sticks. The towns that are considered big cities in that area would be like Sandusky here.
The family of Mrs. Meyer has released the home security video of the warrant search of her home. She was a feisty lady! So sad her last hours were spent in such anguish over something she knew was wrong. I read that she was not college educated, she just knew how important it was to have press freedom, especially in a smaller town (something we have all dearly lost if you are served by a Gannett/USA Network newspaper).
I am amazed, although I shouldn't be, by the calm, respectful, thoughtful attitudes of the community. I hope there is a positive outcome as this investigation continues.
Thanks for covering this. I learned about it from the YouTube channel, Lehto's Law, who covered the legal aspects of the case. He updated it with the information about returning the stuff, ordered by the prosecutor. It should teach us all lessons that law enforcement can be corrupted and used for personal vendettas.
One more thing, it now seems that not only was the restaurant owner the target of the leak the newspaper received (she had a DUI and had been driving for 13 years without re-establishing her license, so it was illegal for her to drive when she applied for the liquor license for her restaurant), the police chief who came to the town after being run out of Kansas City after some inappropriate communication with staff also had DUI problems. As someone who lived in a small town where getting a policeman who had any decent knowledge of the law is very difficult, they no doubt thought getting this guy from KC was good. My friend is familiar with this part of Kansas, and it's really out in the sticks. The towns that are considered big cities in that area would be like Sandusky here.
The family of Mrs. Meyer has released the home security video of the warrant search of her home. She was a feisty lady! So sad her last hours were spent in such anguish over something she knew was wrong. I read that she was not college educated, she just knew how important it was to have press freedom, especially in a smaller town (something we have all dearly lost if you are served by a Gannett/USA Network newspaper).
Seems like she was an awesome, no-nonsense lady.
An amazing event credibility represented.
Those of us from the region appreciate it.
I am amazed, although I shouldn't be, by the calm, respectful, thoughtful attitudes of the community. I hope there is a positive outcome as this investigation continues.
Thanks for covering this. I learned about it from the YouTube channel, Lehto's Law, who covered the legal aspects of the case. He updated it with the information about returning the stuff, ordered by the prosecutor. It should teach us all lessons that law enforcement can be corrupted and used for personal vendettas.
Very true. Perhaps the "new sheriff in town" didn't anticipate how politely feisty the newspaper staff would be.