Former Kansas Police Chief to Face Obstruction Charge After Newspaper Raid

Prosecutors found no wrongdoing by Marion County Record staff but cited Gideon Cody for interfering with the judicial process.

Gideon Cody will be charged with obstruction for actions post-raid, including instructing a witness to delete texts.
The raid on the Marion County Record led to national outcry over press freedom and multiple lawsuits.
Special prosecutors determined the raid was based on an inadequate investigation and erroneous conclusions.
The raid and subsequent stress contributed to the death of the newspaper's 98-year-old co-owner, Joan Meyer.
Marion County Record staff, including Eric Meyer and Phyllis Zorn, continue to pursue federal lawsuits against local officials.