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Former police chief who raided Kansas newspaper returns to face criminal charges (www.rawstory.com)

submitted 1 week ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Former Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody returned Monday to the town where he raided a newspaper to face a dozen journalists along with a felony charge for his actions after the raid.

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[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 week ago

Cody won’t be required to pay a cash bond. Instead, Rosauer ordered a $5,000 personal recognizance bond, which Cody only will have to pay if he fails to show up to court when required.

Wow, can any other criminal get such a sweetheart deal?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Can't wait to see this asshat in jail.

And then for his victims to sue the shit out if him.

Fuck this guy, he deserves everything coming to him.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

The article said he'd only get probation if convicted

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago

That's the criminal penalty. The civil suits that follow should bankrupt him for life, OJ Simpson style

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Did he flee or something?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 week ago

"Monday’s hearing, which lasted less than 10 minutes, was Cody’s first public appearance in the town since he resigned as police chief..."

Yep.