According to a search warrant signed by Marion County Magistrate Laura Viar, the raid is related to an ongoing dispute between the paper and local restaurateur Kari Newell. Friday, officers showed up simultaneously at Meyer's home and the newspaper office. “Basically,” Eric Meyer said, “all the law enforcement officers on duty in Marion County, Kansas, descended on our offices today and seized our server and computers and personal cellphones of staff members. The Marion County Record now has all of the devices police seized in a raid. Facebook gives people the power to share. The search warrant, signed by Marion County District Court Magistrate Judge Laura Viar, appears to violate federal law that provides protections against searching and seizing materials from journalists. TOPEKA, Kansas — Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody has resigned, less than two months after he instigated a widely covered raid on a local newspaper that culminated in a federalAfter a resident filed a complaint against Magistrate Judge Laura Viar for authorizing the raid, a state commission wants the judge to explain herself. The Kansas Reflector reported: “The search warrant, signed by Marion county district court magistrate judge Laura Viar, appears to violate federal law that. The raids on the family-owned newspaper occurred after a warrant was issued and signed by local Kansas Judge Laura Viar. In another development, news emerged that Magistrate Judge Laura Viar, who signed the search warrant allowing police to seize the equipment, was arrested at least twice for driving under the. Magistrate Judge Laura Viar signed a search warrant that authorized Marion police to raid the Marion County Record’s newsroom and the home of the editor. authorized by Marion County Magistrate Judge Laura Viar). Contact Laura. Cody accused the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and Ensey of knowing he was seeking warrants. Image credit Sam Bailey/Kansas Reflector. the raid was “illegal” despite a warrant by a local magistrate judge, Laura Viar, which may or may not have had a probable cause predicate, grounded in the complaint of a local restaurant owner who threw Marion County Record reporters out of a. TOPEKA, Kansas — The Kansas Commission on Judicial Conduct requested Marion County District Court Magistrate Judge Laura Viar to explain her decision to authorize search warrants used in controversial raids of the Marion newspaper office, the publisher’s home and a city council member’s residence. Law enforcement then obtained a search warrant, signed by Marion County District Court Magistrate Judge Laura Viar. In 2012,. Kari Newell, a local restaurant owner, had recently claimed at a city council meeting that the Marion County Record used “illegal methods” to learn of her past DUI conviction. Succeeds Gita Noble. 1 to fill a vacant 8th Judicial District magistrate seat, was arrested at least twice for DUI in two different Kansas counties in 2012, a Wichita Eagle investigation found. Judge Viar was allegedly arrested at least twice for driving under the influence (DUI) in two different Kansas counties in 2012 while she was lead prosecutor for Morris County, according to local reports. Magistrate Laura Viar authorized the raid. In 2022, Viar was named magistrate judge by the 8th Judicial District. 8/12/2023 10:36 AM PT. The search warrant for the raid, signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Viar, was to look for evidence of identity theft and criminal use of a computer. Marion County District Court Magistrate Judge Laura Viar signed a search warrant authorizing the police raid of the newspaper office. Dickinson County District Court Dickinson County Courthouse 109 E 1st St. The affidavits, which were obtained by CBS News, claim to have been signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Viar on Aug. Judge Laura Viar, who was appointed on Jan. A Kansas newspaper was raided by cops after leaked DUI intel made its way to the publisher -- and many are calling it a chilling attempt at censorship over. Friday, officers showed up simultaneously at Meyer’s home and the newspaper office. Viar didn’t respond to a request to comment for this story or explain why she. Courtesy. A search warrant signed by Marion County District Court Magistrate Judge Laura Viar claimed probable cause over alleged violations related to identity theft and unlawful acts concerning computers. Judge Laura Viar, who was appointed on Jan. 9:30 a. . Magistrate Judge Laura Viar’s sweeping warrant cited “identity theft” and “unlawful acts concerning computers” as grounds for the raid. She died the next day, something Eric Meyer attributes in part to the raid, saying she died of “shock and grief. (KWCH) TOPEKA — The Kansas Commission on Judicial Conduct requested Marion County District Court Magistrate Judge Laura Viar explain her decision to authorize search warrants used in controversial raids of the Marion newspaper office, the publisher’s home and a city council member’s residence. There is no official word on when the county will select Viar’s replacement. A Council Grove attorney pleaded guilty Tuesday to eight counts stemming largely. 11, local law enforcement seized computers, cellphones and reporting materials from the Marion County Record office, the newspaper’s reporters and the publisher’s home. Viar’s new position will be effective on her swearing-in. Kansas Protection Order Portal (KS POP) County magistrate judge Laura Viar signed a search warrant on Friday morning, authorizing the Marion police department to raid the Record. B. The Wichita Eagle reported that Marion County District Court Magistrate Judge Laura Viar, who was appointed earlier this year and signed off on the controversial search warrant, has her own history of DUI arrests. It turns out Viar reportedly has two DUIs of her own. The incident at the Marion County. The search warrant, signed by Marion County District Court Magistrate Judge Laura Viar, appears to violate federal law that provides protections against searching and seizing materials from journalists. The first is the two crimes listed on the warrant. ”The alleged crimes. CNN has reached out to Marion County Court Magistrate Judge Laura Viar, who signed the search warrant, and Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, who oversees the Kansas Bureau of Investigation that. CNN has reached out to Marion County Court Magistrate Judge Laura Viar, who signed the search warrant, and Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, who oversees the Kansas Bureau of Investigation that. 1 to fill a vacant 8th Judicial District magistrate seat, was arrested at least twice for DUI in two different Kansas counties in 2012, a Wichita Eagle investigation found. CNN has reached out to Marion County Court Magistrate Judge Laura Viar, who signed the search warrant, and Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, who oversees the Kansas Bureau of Investigation that. Attempts to contact both Marion’s police chief – Gideon Cody – and the judge who authorized his agency to conduct the raids aimed at the Record, Laura Viar, for comment on Meyer’s sudden. She served as Morris County attorney from 2005 to 2022 and as the city attorney for Cottonwood Falls. Viar’s approval of the search has already led to calls from Democratic lawmakers to take away the ability of magistrate judges to sign off on search warrants. Police who searched Meyer’s home also took photos of his personal bank records. Shortly after the August 11th raid, a Topeka woman submitted a complaint against Magistrate Judge Laura Viar to the Commission on Judicial Conduct. Council Grove, KS, 66846-1701. Laura Viar, Morris County Attorney Jennifer Wyatt, an attorney in private practice The Commission said it will meet on Wednesday, Aug. — Magistrate Judge Laura Viar, who signed the warrant allowing police to raid a Marion newspaper, is being asked by the state to respond to a complaint. Morris County District Court. TOPEKA—The 8th Judicial District Nominating Commission has selected Laura Viar to fill a magistrate judge vacancy in Morris County. The law requires law enforcement to subpoena materials instead. In another development, news emerged that Magistrate Judge Laura Viar, who signed the search warrant allowing police to seize the equipment, was arrested at least twice for driving under the influence. Magistrate Judge Laura E. Over the weekend and into Monday morning, journalists have been trying to obtain records that would detail Marion County Magistrate Judge Laura Viar's decision to sign off on the search warrant. Magistrate Laura Viar authorized the raid. Viar’s approval of the search has already led to calls from Democratic lawmakers to take away the ability of magistrate judges to sign off on search warrants. Click to resize. D. The 8th Judicial District Nominating Commission has selected current County Attorney Laura Viar as the county’s next magistrate judge. Moreover, the first two pages of the nine-page application are nearly identical to the warrant itself. ”A search warrant signed by Marion County District Court Magistrate Judge Laura Viar claimed probable cause over alleged violations related to identity theft and unlawful acts concerning computers. Jan 3, 2023 Updated Jan 4, 2023. Kansas resident Keri Strahler filed the complaint against Judge Laura Viar about a week after police raided the office of the Marion County Record, the home of the paper’s publisher and a county. Magistrate Judge Laura Viar authorized a search of the Marion County Record in August. As a respected advocate for upholding the Constitution, Judge Viar believes that the raid raises serious concerns about the government's role in suppressing journalism. "Laura Viar probably doesn’t understand this," Meyer said. Before the raid, Meyer had reported last week that Marion restaurant owner Kari Newell kicked his newspaper employees out. " The Society of Professional Journalists pledged $20,000 toward the newspaper's legal defense. Jennifer Wyatt, an attorney in a private practice The commission received an incomplete nomination, and if accepted, will interview that nominee at 2:20 p. A search warrant signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Viar stated she determined there was probable cause that the Record and its reporters were violating the Kansas law prohibiting identity theft. Attempts to contact both Marion’s police chief – Gideon Cody – and the judge who authorized his agency to conduct the raids aimed at the Record, Laura Viar, for comment on Meyer’s sudden. S. m. 1 to fill a vacant 8th Judicial District magistrate seat, was arrested at least twice for DUI in two different Kansas. " But Viar approved search warrants for the. Ryan Young. The search warrant, signed by Marion County District Court Magistrate Judge Laura Viar, appears to violate federal law that provides protections against searching and seizing materials from. m. Judge Laura Viar, who was appointed on Jan. But Judge Viar has a DUI history of her own. Magistrate judge Laura Viar signed a search warrant under the pretense that Cody, the police chief, had reason to believe a newspaper reporter committed identity theft and unlawful use of a computer. Marion County District Court Magistrate Judge Laura Viar signed a search warrant authorizing the police raid of the newspaper office. Junction City, KS 66441 Phone: 785-762-5221 Fax: 785-762-4420 Clerk of the District Court: Katrina Adams. Seven months later, she was arrested again for a DUI in Morris County while she was the county attorney. Judge Laura Viar, who was appointed on Jan. Judge Laura Viar, who was appointed on Jan. She will take her new position after being sworn in and follows current judge Margaret White, who is retiring on New Year’s Day. Kansas Governor Laura Kelly will appoint her choice later. The police department in Marion, Kansas — a town of about 2,000 — raided the Marion County Record under a search warrant signed by a county judge. m. 1 to fill a vacant 8th Judicial District magistrate seat, was arrested at least twice for DUI in two different Kansas counties in 2012, a Wichita Eagle. Ensey acknowledged Cody sent him the warrants. Magistrate Judge Laura Viar, who signed the warrant authorizing Friday’s raid, did so because of allegations that the newspaper had improperly obtained information about a local restaurant owner. The article the Record published covered the council meeting and Newell’s accusation against the newspaper. "While the affidavits purport to be signed before Magistrate Viar on the day of the illegal searches, no explanation has been provided why they were not filed prior to the execution of the illegal searches," Rhodes said in a. Police Chief Gideon Cody received approval from Magistrate Judge Laura Viar to conduct the Aug. Viar, who went by Laura Allen at the time, was put on diversion for an arrest in Coffey County. 1 to fill a vacant 8th Judicial District magistrate seat, was arrested at least twice for DUI in two different Kansas counties in 2012, a Wichita Eagle. Personally, I think Police Chief Gideon Cody, Magistrate Judge Laura Viar, and drunk driver Kari Newell are about to go through some things. It turns out Viar reportedly has two DUIs of her own. From the story in the Kansas Reflector, another source rarely mentioned in the paper of record. Cody told the KBI that Magistrate Judge Laura Viar "scrutinized the evidence and decided it was not enough for me to get Pam Maag's electronic devices. Magistrate Judge Laura Viar’s sweeping warrant cited “identity theft” and “unlawful acts concerning computers” as grounds for the raid. 11 raids on the newspaper office, the publisher’s home, and the home of a city councilwoman after small-town drama erupted over a restaurant owner’s quest for a liquor license. Magistrate Judge Laura Viar signed a search warrant that authorized Marion police to raid the Marion County Record’s newsroom and the home of the editor. Judge Laura Viar, who was appointed on Jan. Magistrate Judge Laura Viar, who authorized the police raid on the Marion County Record newsroom over its probe into a local restaurateur’s drunken-driving record, has her own history of driving under the influence (DUI). Kansas House Minority Leader. Eric Meyer, who is Joan Meyer’s son, told the Kansas Reflector on Friday that “basically, all the law enforcement officers on duty in Marion County, Kansas, descended. " But Viar approved search warrants for the. Judge Laura Viar, who was appointed on Jan. Both incidents happened in 2012 in Morris and Coffey counties. Police Chief Gideon Cody received approval from Magistrate Judge Laura Viar to conduct the Aug. "This Court is unable to respond to this request as there is not a probable cause affidavit filed. The warrant cites suspected "identity theft" of a local restaurant owner as the reason for the raid. Police Chief Gideon Cody received approval from Magistrate Judge Laura Viar to conduct the Aug. Police then raided the Kansas newspaper after obtaining a search warrant from Viar citing a criminal investigation into "identity theft. Viar, who went by Laura Allen at the time, was put on diversion for an arrest in Coffey County. The law requires law enforcement to subpoena materials instead. TOPEKA -- The 8th Judicial District Nominating Commission has selected Laura Viar to fill a magistrate judge vacancy in Morris County. The search warrant only identifies Zorn as a suspect. D. Kansas resident Keri Strahler filed the complaint against Judge Laura Viar about a week after police raided the office of the Marion County Record, the home of the. m. She emphasizes the importance of the First Amendment in. Police who searched Meyer’s home also took photos of his personal bank records. Magistrate Judge Laura Viar authorized a search of the Marion County Record in August. Judge who signed warrant is under scrutiny. It wasn’t clear what evidence would support such a search warrant, or if Cody and Viar understood the significance of raiding a newsroom. Officers hauled away computers, hard drives and reporters’. . She fills a vacancy created when Judge Margaret White retires January 1. The article the Record published covered the council meeting and Newell’s accusation against the newspaper. 1 to fill a vacant 8th Judicial District magistrate seat, was arrested at. WICHITA, Kan. Cody told the KBI that Magistrate Judge Laura Viar “scrutinized the evidence and decided it was not enough for me to get Pam Maag’s electronic devices. The search warrant in Marion, signed by county magistrate judge Laura Viar on Friday morning, allowed officers to confiscate a wide range of items, from computers and hardware to reporting documents. Marion County Court Magistrate Judge Laura Viar signed off on that search warrant. Magistrate Judge Laura Viar, who signed the warrant authorizing Friday’s raid, did so because of allegations that the newspaper had improperly obtained information about a local restaurant owner. . In another development, news emerged that Magistrate Judge Laura Viar, who signed the search warrant allowing police to seize the equipment, was arrested at least twice for driving under the influence. 1 to fill a vacant 8th Judicial District magistrate seat, was arrested at least twice for DUI in two different Kansas counties in 2012, a Wichita Eagle investigation found. The alleged victim is Kari Newell, who owns a restaurant in Marion and was trying to obtain a liquor license. Days later, Magistrate Judge Laura Viar authorized a search warrant at Cody’s request. Viar’s new position will be effective on her swearing-in. Eighth Judicial District Magistrate Judge Laura Viar has two DUI arrests on her record. She was the lead prosecutor for Morris County at the time. Phone: 620-767-6838, Option 1. A photo from the Kansas 8th Judicial District website shows Magistrate Judge Laura Viar, who signed a search warrant authorizing police to raid a local. Viar, who was appointed as magistrate judge in November 2022, has displayed either a lack of knowledge or a blatant disregard for the law. 6 in Morris County. Joan Meyer, the 98-year-old co-owner of the Marion County Record, finally had her say Monday. Eric Meyer, owner and publisher of the newspaper, said police were motivated by a. “Basically,” Eric Meyer said, “all the law enforcement. Sam Bailey/Kansas Reflector The law requires law enforcement to. Join Facebook to connect with Laura Viar and others you may know. Cody told the KBI that Magistrate Judge Laura Viar "scrutinized the evidence and decided it was not enough for me to get Pam Maag's electronic devices. The Marion County Record now has all of the devices police seized in a raid. Live streams for the Morris County District Court can be viewed online at the link below. Kari Newell, a local restaurant owner, had recently claimed at a city council meeting that the Marion County Record used “illegal methods” to learn of her past DUI conviction. Cody applied for and obtained search warrants signed by Marion County District Court Magistrate Judge Laura Viar. Judge Laura Viar, who was appointed on Jan. " But Viar approved search warrants for the. However, the paper did cover a city council meeting where Newell admitted, on the record, that she had been given a DUI citation in 2008. Michelle Terry, Tecumseh. Judge Laura Viar, a prominent figure in the 8th Judicial District, has been following the developments closely. By Richard Burkard richard@emporia. Phone: 620-767-6838. 1 to fill a vacant 8th Judicial District magistrate seat, was arrested at least twice for DUI in two different Kansas counties in 2012, a Wichita Eagle. Magistrate Judge Laura Viar, who authorized the police raid on the Marion County Record newsroom over its probe into a local restaurateur’s drunken-driving record, has her own history of driving under the influence (DUI). Viar didn’t respond to a request to comment for this story or explain why she. The search warrant for the raid, signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Viar, was to look for evidence of identity theft and criminal use of a computer. It’s unclear if the bureau is investigating the police department, the newspaper or both. According to Meyer, his newspaper has been investigating potentially questionable. Viar - (620) 767-6838, Option 1. Viar’s DUI history could face scrutiny because the. Police then raided the Kansas newspaper after obtaining a search warrant from Viar citing a criminal investigation into "identity theft. Viar’s new position will be effective on her swearing-in. Magistrate judge Laura Viar signed a search warrant under the pretense that Cody, the police chief, had reason to believe a newspaper reporter committed identity theft and unlawful use of a computer. The Kansas Reflector reported: “The search warrant, signed by Marion county district court magistrate judge Laura Viar, appears to violate federal law that provides protections against searching. 1 to fill a vacant 8th Judicial District magistrate seat, was arrested at least twice for DUI in two different Kansas counties in 2012, a Wichita Eagle. TheKansas 8th District Magistrate Judge Laura Viar. The Kansas Professional Chapter of SPJ Board of Directors is particularly disappointed with the actions of Viar, which we assert violate established federal law protecting journalists. (Sam Bailey/Kansas Reflector) Sometime before 11 a. Apparently this sort of work isn’t appreciated by Magistrate Judge Laura Viar, who OK’d the raid on the Marion County Record and Meyer’s home — where, according to the Record, the zealous. MARION COUNTY, Kan. Laura Kelly, a Democrat, said guardrails and an independent review are needed but did not specify what form that should take. Those 2012 arrests came months apart in two counties — and it's not clear how much information was shared between officials at the time, The. KANSAS CITY, Mo. Eighth Judicial District Magistrate Judge Laura Viar has two DUI arrests on her record. 1 to fill a vacant 8th Judicial District magistrate seat, was arrested at least. Kansas Courts says the 8th Judicial District Nominating Commission has chosen Laura Viar to fill an open magistrate judge position in Morris Co. Both incidents happened in 2012 in Morris and Coffey counties. Viar, who went by Laura Allen at the time, was put on diversion for an arrest in Coffey County. Leben said Cody would need to inform Marion County Magistrate Judge Laura Viar of any conflicts that may need further evaluation before issuing a search warrant. A photo from the Kansas 8th Judicial District website shows Magistrate Judge Laura Viar, who signed a search warrant authorizing police to raid a local newspaper in Marion, Kansas. Education. Judge Laura Viar Kansas Eighth Judicial District According to the Eagle, Viar was first charged with DUI in Coffey County on Jan. A printed issue of the Marion County Record sits in a display in its office, in. . Viar didn't respond to a request to comment for this story or explain. Public interviews The nominating commission will convene to interview nominees at 9 a. He lived with his 98-year-old mother, who co-owned the. Magistrate Judge. Critics and legal experts say the search warrant signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Viar and used to seize the newspaper’s equipment violates federal law that provides protections against. authorized by Marion County Magistrate Judge Laura Viar). The alleged crime was identity theft. The law requires law enforcement to subpoena materials instead. The alleged crimes. Magistrate Judge Laura Viar, who signed the warrant authorizing Friday’s raid, did so because of allegations that the newspaper had improperly obtained information about a local restaurant owner. 1 to fill a vacant 8th Judicial District magistrate seat, was arrested at least twice for DUI in two different Kansas counties in 2012, a Wichita Eagle investigation found. . 14 — three days after the search was conducted. A Kansas commission tasked with investigating judicial misconduct wants the judge who signed off on an extraordinary search of a newspaper to explain herself. Cody ignored federal and state laws that prohibit authorities from taking journalists’ materials as he and his four police officers, aided by two. 90 is the birth date of Laura. Marion County District Court Magistrate Judge Laura Viar signed the warrant. That warrant was approved by Magistrate Judge Laura Viar, who spent nearly 18 years as a prosecutor before being appointed to the bench in 2022. At the time, Viar's last name was Allen. The alleged victim is Kari Newell, who owns a restaurant in Marion and was trying to obtain a liquor license. The search warrant used by authorities was signed by a local judge, Laura Viar, who ordered the seizure of equipment and information used in “the identity theft of Kari Newell,” a local. Judge Laura Viar, who was appointed on Jan. A few details stand out in this two-page document, which was signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Viar around 9 a. View requirements by county. Apologies). Viar didn’t respond to a request to comment for this story or explain why she. Judge Viar approved the search warrants. They obtained a search warrant, signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Viar, for evidence of identity theft and criminal use of a computer. Sometime before 11 a. m. The search warrant, signed by Marion County District Court Magistrate Judge Laura Viar, appears to violate federal law that provides protections against searching and seizing materials from. She was the lead prosecutor for Morris County at the time. According to media reporting, the raid followed the Record having received information from a source, attempting to verify that information through a state website available to the public, and thereafter, alerting your department out ofMARION — Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody enlisted the support of local and state law enforcement officials in the days before he led raids on the local newspaper office, theExecution of the first search warrant at the newspaper's offices unfolded less than two hours after Marion County Magistrate Judge Laura Viar signed off on the search warrant. Attempts to contact both Marion’s police chief – Gideon Cody – and the judge who authorized his agency to conduct the raids aimed at the Record, Laura Viar, for comment on Meyer’s sudden. 1 to fill a vacant 8th Judicial District magistrate seat, was arrested at least twice for DUI in two different Kansas counties in 2012, a Wichita Eagle investigation found. The raid came on a search warrant that challengers want opened to show the reasoning by county District Court Magistrate Judge Laura Viar. The warrant, signed by local Magistrate Judge Laura Viar, authorized the search on suspicion of “identity theft” and “unlawful acts concerning computers. Clay Wirestone, Kansas Reflector. Magistrate Judge Laura Viar signed the search warrant that Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody used to seize the newspaper’s equipment, records about the restaurant owner, utility bills, and other materials. However, law enforcement could not have executed this illegal raid without the signing of a warrant by Marion County District Court Magistrate Judge Laura Viar. Marion County District Court Magistrate Judge Laura Viar signed a search warrant authorizing the police raid of the newspaper office. The affidavits authorizing the searches and seizures at the paper and the publisher’s house were signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Viar, and while her signature was dated Aug. Magistrate Judge Laura Viar, who signed the warrant authorizing Friday’s raid, did so because of allegations that the newspaper had. Here are the latest developments in the case. If Magistrate Judge Laura Viar hadn’t signed the warrant authorizing the illegal raid, supposedly because of allegations that the newspaper had improperly obtained information about the DUI of a. ”. No one has heard. 1 to fill a vacant 8th Judicial District magistrate seat, was arrested at least twice for DUI in two different Kansas counties in 2012, a Wichita Eagle. Seven months later, she was arrested again for a DUI in Morris County while she was the. WICHITA, Kan. Geary County Courthouse 138 E 8th St. Nominees are Morris County Attorney Laura Viar, Tiptoz Dance Company owner and Chief Financial Officer Jay Troxell and Morris County Detective Sgt. Meyer’s previous. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation has released an update on the criminal investigation and police raid at a newspaper in Marion County. on Friday. County magistrate judge Laura Viar signed a search warrant on Friday morning, authorizing the Marion police department to raid the Record. It turns out Viar reportedly has two DUIs of her own. They obtained a search warrant, signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Viar, for evidence of identity theft and criminal use of a computer. Viar, who the Wichita. Viar, who went by Laura Allen at the time, was put on diversion for an arrest in Coffey County. Kansas State Board of Nursing. The search warrant, signed by Marion County District Court Magistrate Judge Laura Viar, appears to violate federal law that provides protections against searching and seizing materials from journalists. Term expires June 30, 2023. 1 to fill a vacant 8th Judicial District magistrate seat, was arrested at least twice for DUI in two different Kansas counties in 2012, a Wichita Eagle. She fills a vacancy created when Judge Margaret White retires January 1. The search warrant, signed by Marion County District Court Magistrate Judge Laura Viar, appears to violate federal law that provides protections against searching and seizing materials from journalists. Magistrate Judge Laura Viar signed the search warrant that Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody used to seize the newspaper’s equipment, records about the restaurant owner, utility bills, and other materials. According to reports, Viar had been arrested twice for DUI in two different Kansas counties in 2012 — once on Jan. 1 to fill a vacant 8th Judicial District magistrate seat, was arrested at least twice for DUI in two different Kansas counties in 2012, a Wichita Eagle. Judge Laura Viar, who was appointed on Jan. Judge Viar did not respond to a request for comment from a local media. Laura Ethel Viar is a lawyer serving Council Grove in Criminal Defense and Criminal Defense cases. The Wichita Eagle reported that Marion County District Court Magistrate Judge Laura Viar, who was appointed earlier this year and signed off on the controversial search warrant, has her own history of DUI arrests. (Sam Bailey/Kansas Reflector) Sometime before 11 a. The raid came on a search warrant that challengers want opened to show the reasoning by county District Court Magistrate Judge Laura Viar. Friday, officers showed up simultaneously at Meyer’s home and the newspaper office. Friday, officers showed up simultaneously at Meyer’s home and the newspaper office. m. View attorney's profile for reviews, office locations, and contact information. MARION — In an unprecedented raid Aug. (Sam Bailey/Kansas Reflector) Sometime before 11 a. on Friday. Judge Viar did not respond to a request for comment from a local media. The search warrant only identifies Zorn as a suspect. The law requires law enforcement to subpoena materials instead. The law requires law enforcement to subpoena materials instead. “Basically,” Eric Meyer said, “all the law enforcement officers on duty in Marion County, Kansas, descended on our offices today and seized our server and computers and personal cellphones of staff members. The police obtained a two-page warrant from Magistrate Judge Laura Viar, saying the police were acting on probable cause to believe that “identity theft” and “unlawful acts concerning. — Magistrate Judge Laura Viar, who signed the warrant allowing police to raid a Marion newspaper, is being asked by the state to respond to a. 11, the court did not receive the affidavits until Monday, Aug. T he last album from Portlandian folk-rocker Laura Veirs, 2020’s My Echo, unconsciously charted the disintegration of her marriage: it was written prior to her split from husband and longtime. Judge Laura Viar, who signed off on a search warrant authorizing the searches, is facing a complaint about her decision and has been asked by a judicial body to respond, records shared with CNN by. Nikki Davenport - Geary County . Applicants just need a high school diploma, or equivalent, and be able to pass a. The search warrant in Marion, signed by county magistrate judge Laura Viar on Friday morning, allowed officers to confiscate a wide range of items, from computers and hardware to reporting documents. A Topeka woman, Keri Strahler, filed a complaint. It got re-released by 4 Front Video and Universal on 22nd May. After a resident filed a complaint against Magistrate Judge Laura Viar for authorizing the raid, a state commission wants the judge to explain herself. m. See biographical information on Judge Laura E. Magistrate Judge Laura E. The search, led by Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody. D. The search warrant, requested by Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody and signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Viar, sought newsroom computers that may have been used to access Kansas Department of Revenue. "Laura Viar probably doesn’t understand this," Meyer said. Leben said Cody would need to inform Marion County Magistrate Judge Laura Viar of any conflicts that may need further evaluation before issuing a search warrant. The search, led by Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody, has sparked international condemnation as an attack on. Judge Laura Viar, who was appointed on Jan. Local Magistrate Judge Laura Viar issued a search warrant citing possible identity theft and illegal use of a computer, authorizing police to seize files relating to Newell. 1 to fill a vacant 8th Judicial District magistrate seat, was arrested at least twice for DUI in two different Kansas counties in 2012, a Wichita Eagle. Max Kautsch, a Lawrence attorney with the Kansas Coalition for Open Government, said the organization condemned the searches and. The search, led by Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody, has sparked international condemnation as an attack on. Snip The search warrant, signed by Marion County District Court Magistrate Judge Laura Viar, appears to violate federal law that provides protections against searching and seizing materials from journalists. Law enforcement then obtained a search warrant, signed by Marion County District Court Magistrate Judge Laura Viar. Leads agency side search and performance media. Viar - (620) 767-6838, Option 1. Seven months later, she was arrested again for a DUI in Morris County while she was the county attorney. Viar earned a law license from Washburn University in 2003 and became a magistrate last year. Judge Laura Viar, who was appointed on Jan. The search warrant, signed by Marion County District Court Magistrate Judge Laura Viar, said law enforcement was allowed to search for and seize items including “documents and records pertaining. The search warrant, signed by Marion County District Court Magistrate Judge Laura Viar, appears to violate federal law that provides protections against searching and seizing materials from. The raids on the family-owned newspaper occurred after a warrant was issued and signed by local Kansas Judge Laura Viar. County Attorney Laura Viar says Logan Callahan, 18, was found in violation of probation after he was convicted of unlawful sexual relations last October and was. Magistrate Judge Laura Viar, who signed the warrant authorizing Friday’s raid, did so because of allegations that the newspaper had improperly obtained information about a local restaurant owner. County magistrate judge Laura Viar signed a search warrant on Friday morning, authorizing the Marion police department to raid the Record. MARION — In an unprecedented raid Friday, local law enforcement seized computers, cellphones a Magistrate Judge Laura Viar, of the 8th Judicial District, was charged at least twice for DUI in two Kansas counties in 2012, including in August that year when she allegedly drove off the road. S. The Kansas magistrate judge who authorized a police raid of the Marion County Record newsroom over its probe into a local restaurateur’s drunken-driving record has her own hidden history of driving under the influence. View attorney's profile for reviews, office locations, and contact information. Officers hauled away computers, hard drives and reporters’. Both incidents happened in 2012 in Morris and Coffey counties. In the first arrest,. She was allegedly unable to eat or sleep. Judge Laura Viar, who was appointed on Jan. Judge Laura Viar has previously been arrested for two DUI incidents in 2012. Kobach: KBI looking into possible data breach in Kansas newspaper case - Kansas ReflectorThere are pending requests from news organizations for release by Marion County District Court of the probable cause affidavit relied upon by Magistrate Judge Laura Viar to grant the search warrant. Local Magistrate Judge Laura Viar issued a search warrant citing possible identity theft and illegal use of a computer, authorizing police to seize files relating to Newell. The warrant was approved and cited probable. It alleged identity theft of the woman and. As the newspaper noted Saturday:Friday, August 11: Marion County Court Magistrate Judge Laura Viar signed search warrant that alleges violations of identity theft and “unlawful acts concerning computers” regarding Newell. In another development, news emerged that Magistrate Judge Laura Viar, who signed the search warrant allowing police to seize the equipment, was arrested at least twice for driving under the influence. “Basically,” Eric Meyer said, “all the law enforcement. The search warrant, signed by Marion County District Court Magistrate Judge Laura Viar, appears to violate federal law that provides protections against searching and seizing materials from. Reporter Deb Gruver has filed against Police Chief Gideon Cody, alleging violations of First Amendment rights to free press and Fourth Amendment rights against unlawful search and seizure. Seven months later, she was arrested again for a DUI in Morris County while she was the. “Basically,” Eric Meyer said, “all the law enforcement officers on duty in Marion County, Kansas, descended on our offices today and seized our server and computers and personal cellphones of staff members. The warrant, which was signed by 8th Judicial District Magistrate Judge Laura Viar, authorized a search for evidence of identity theft and criminal use of a computer. S. A warrant for the raid – performed by the entire police department and sheriff’s deputies – was signed by Marion County District Court Magistrate Judge Laura Viar. Viar, at the time, entered a diversion agreement but had trouble following the court-mandated requirements, including that she seek an alcohol and drug. m.