Former Kansas Police Chief Faces Charges Over Newspaper Raid

Gideon Cody appears in court for alleged interference in judicial process following controversial 2023 raid.

Gideon Cody, ex-chief of Marion police, is charged with one count of interference with the judicial process, a low-level felony.
The charge relates to Cody allegedly instructing restaurateur Kari Newell to delete text messages after a raid on Marion County Record.
Cody's raid was based on false claims of identity theft, as the newspaper legally accessed public driving records.
Judge Ryan Rosauer denied Cody's motion to dismiss the charge, and he remains free on a personal recognizance bond.
Several federal lawsuits have been filed against Cody and other officials, but Cody is the only one facing criminal charges.