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Kansas prosecutors reviewing nearly 10,000 pages of documents in Marion newspaper raid
Kansas special prosecutors have received “a detailed synopsis” of the Colorado Bureau of Investigation’s ongoing review of last year’s police raid on the Marion County Record.
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Perry man charged with aggravated assault after alleged incident in Lawrence
A man was charged Monday with aggravated assault after a report of shots fired early Sunday morning in northern Lawrence.
Judge dismisses case against man accused of soliciting murder from his jail cell
After months of arguments over improper procedures and possible constitutional rights violations, a judge on Monday dismissed a case against a man accused of soliciting murder from his Douglas County jail cell.
Perry man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Lawrence incident; no injuries
Lawrence police arrested a Perry man on suspicion of attempted murder Sunday morning after a report of gunshots fired.
Jury deadlocked in case of Lawrence man charged with rape of KU freshman
A Douglas County jury on Wednesday could not reach a verdict in the case of a Lawrence man who was charged with raping a University of Kansas freshman during her first week on campus in 2018.
Douglas County judge rejects prosecutor’s attempt to seal affidavit by insulting newspaper
A Douglas County judge says a prosecutor’s criticism of the Lawrence Journal-World raises First Amendment concerns and is “beneath the dignity” of the district attorney’s office.
Defense attorney questions Douglas County Sheriff’s Office’s handling of privileged calls
A defense attorney on Monday further questioned a lieutenant with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office about violating attorney-client privilege by recording calls between jail inmates and their attorneys, insinuating negligence.
Douglas County jail recorded calls between some defendants and attorneys for months, lieutenant testifies
The Douglas County jail was recording phone calls between some defendants and their defense attorneys for at least several months, a violation of their attorney-client privilege.
The Kansas Supreme Court could strike down a Wichita ordinance used to arrest a protester
Gabrielle Griffie was charged with disorderly conduct in Wichita after a 2020 protest. Her lawyers say that violates her First Amendment rights.
Kansas police took Jeremy Sellhorn’s car in 2020 and he can’t get it back. He isn’t alone
Police can take money, cars and other property from Kansans through a process called civil asset forfeiture. Police say it’s a tool that stops criminals. But opponents say law enforcement takes too much.
Douglas County DA’s answer to complaint admits some allegations, shifts focus to former employees
The Douglas County DA has filed her answer to a disciplinary complaint, admitting some of the core allegations against her but adding context and placing some blame on ex-employees.