Police chief embarrassed Marion with newspaper raid. His resignation was necessary, but not enough.
Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody violated a prime commandment for small-town officials: Don't make waves. It cost him his job.
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Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody violated a prime commandment for small-town officials: Don't make waves. It cost him his job.
The Marion County Record is still seeking accountability for other local leaders involved with the newspaper raid, and it’s preparing for a new potential First Amendment fight for small town papers.
Gideon Cody’s departure as police chief in Marion won't stop the questions. He was aided and abetted by a whole cast of local characters.
“Newspapers are dead,” a solemn but dubious audience of students heard. “In 10 years, they’ll be gone altogether.”
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