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Former Weekly Kansas Reporter Settles Part of Lawsuit Over Police Raid for $235,000

Jul 6, 2024, 02:00 PM

Former Marion County Record reporter Deb Gruver has agreed to a $235,000 settlement to resolve part of her federal lawsuit concerning a police raid on the weekly Kansas newspaper in August 2023. The raid, which occurred almost a year ago, has sparked a national debate over press freedoms and made a small community the focus of this discussion. The settlement addresses only part of the lawsuit, highlighting ongoing concerns about the implications of the raid on journalistic integrity and freedom of the press.