On August 11th, Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody raided the Marion County Record newspaper and other related locations. Three affidavits used as the basis for the raid were not filed until three days after the search warrants were executed, raising questions about the legality of the raid. The newspaper's attorney has called for an investigation into the raid and for the police chief to be held accountable for his actions, sparking a debate over press freedoms and the right to access public records.
