Former Kansas Police Chief Charged with Felony for Newspaper Raid

Gideon Cody faces obstruction of justice charges for influencing a witness after leading a controversial raid on the Marion County Record.

The raid targeted the Marion County Record's office and the homes of its publisher and a councilwoman.
Cody allegedly persuaded a witness to withhold information during the investigation.
The raid was initially justified by accusations of identity theft and computer crimes, later proven unfounded.
The incident has sparked national debate on press freedom and law enforcement accountability.
The 98-year-old co-owner of the newspaper died shortly after the raid, which her son attributes to the stress caused.