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Dispute over transparency comes ahead of former Marion PD chief’s trial
MARION, Kan. (KWCH) - A dispute over transparency comes in connection with a story that’s drawn national attention. Former Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody, charged in connection with the Marion County Record newspaper raid last year, is asking a judge not to allow cameras in the courtroom during his trial.
Kansas media pushes for cameras in proceedings against former Marion police chief charged in newspaper raid
Fourteen different Kansas media organizations, including KSN News, are challenging a push to block cameras in the case of a police chief charged with raiding the Marion County Record.
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