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. County magistrate judge Laura Viar signed a search warrant on Friday morning, authorizing the Marion police department to raid the Record. , PO Box 127 Abilene, KS 67410 Phone: 785-263-3142 Fax: 785-263-4407 Clerk of the District Court: Cindy MacDonaldKansas 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. 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. The title track on the album,. . "My computer —you're removing my ability to work. 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. Nominees are Morris County Attorney Laura Viar, Tiptoz Dance Company owner and Chief Financial Officer Jay Troxell and Morris County Detective Sgt. 25 in Coffey County and again on Aug. Marion County District Court Magistrate Judge Laura Viar signed a search warrant authorizing the police raid of the newspaper office. A few details stand out in this two-page document, which was signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Viar around 9 a. According to reports, Viar had been arrested twice for DUI in two different Kansas counties in 2012 — once on Jan. She said there needs to be a “thorough investigation” into why the Marion Police Department presented the search warrant and why it was signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Viar. "This Court is unable to respond to this request as there is not a probable cause affidavit filed. Laura Kelly, a Democrat, said guardrails and an independent review are needed but did not specify what form that should take. 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. TOPEKA — The Kansas Commission on Judicial Conduct requested Marion County District Court Magistrate Judge Laura Viar explain her decision to authorize. Image credit Sam Bailey/Kansas Reflector. 1 to fill a vacant 8th Judicial District magistrate seat, was arrested at least twice for DUI in two different Kansas. Viar, who went by Laura Allen at the time, was put on diversion for an arrest in Coffey County. A few details stand out in this two-page document, which was signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Viar around 9 a. 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. Cody applied for and obtained search warrants signed by Marion County District Court Magistrate Judge Laura Viar. Judge Viar approved the search warrants. Gruver says Cody. Police then raided the Kansas newspaper after obtaining a search warrant from Viar citing a criminal investigation into "identity theft. Kansas State Board of Nursing. Viar’s DUI history could face scrutiny because the. 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. "It's an abuse of power by the police and it's a serious dereliction of duty by the judge who signed off on it," White said. According to the Reflector, the search warrant signed by Marion County District Court Magistrate Judge Laura Viar, appears to violate federal law that provides protections against searching and. 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 alleged victim is Kari Newell, who owns a restaurant in Marion and was trying to obtain a liquor license. Judge Laura Viar, who was appointed on Jan. She was allegedly unable to eat or sleep. 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. com Records. 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 authorized a search of the Marion County Record in August. 18, at 9 a. It turns out Viar reportedly has two DUIs of her own. Officers hauled away computers, hard drives and reporters’. They obtained a search warrant, signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Viar, for evidence of identity theft and criminal use of a computer. The warrant, signed by Judge Laura Viar, provided for seizure of a virtually limitless range of records and devices, and made no effort to protect confidential source communications. Magistrate Judge Laura Viar authorized a search of the Marion County Record in August. The search, led by Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody, has sparked international condemnation as an attack on. 1998 Emporia State University; J. The search warrant only identifies Zorn as a suspect. 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. The law requires law enforcement to subpoena materials instead. Judge Laura Viar, who was appointed on Jan. 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. Enable Google Translate. Facebook Tweet Email. 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. A few details stand out in this two-page document, which was signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Viar around 9 a. Magistrate Judge Laura Viar signed off on the warrants. The judge was arrested twice in 2012 — once on Jan. Magistrate Judge. D. Marion County District Court Magistrate Judge Laura Viar signed a search warrant authorizing the police raid of the newspaper office. He lived with his 98-year-old mother, who co-owned the. Special Requirements in the 8th. Judge Viar did not respond to a request for comment from a local media. MARION — In an unprecedented raid Friday, local law enforcement seized computers, cellphones aMagistrate 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. (Sam Bailey/Kansas Reflector) Sometime before 11 a. 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. More interesting is reporting from MSNBC contributor Marisa Kabas published in her Substack blog, who says Eric Meyer told her the computers also include names of former co-workers of Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody, hired by the city a few months ago, who told the newspaper Cody. She was the lead prosecutor for Morris County at. “Basically,” Eric Meyer said, “all the law enforcement. Judge Laura Viar, who was appointed on Jan. 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. 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. The Kansas Reflector reported: “The search warrant, signed by Marion county district court magistrate judge Laura Viar, appears to violate federal law that. She was the lead prosecutor for Morris County at the time. A Council Grove attorney pleaded guilty Tuesday to eight counts stemming largely. Days later, Magistrate Judge Laura Viar authorized a search warrant at Cody’s request. 25 […]It’s unclear if the bureau is investigating the police department, the newspaper or both. Viar didn’t respond to a request to comment for this story or explain why she. County magistrate judge Laura Viar signed a search warrant on Friday morning, authorizing the Marion police department to raid the Record. She emphasizes the importance of the First Amendment in. Sam Bailey/Kansas Reflector The law requires law enforcement to. Video Access to Courtroom Hearings. 1 to fill a vacant 8th Judicial District magistrate seat, was arrested at least. 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. The raids on the family-owned newspaper occurred after a warrant was issued and signed by local Kansas Judge Laura Viar. 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. Succeeds Gita Noble. 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. Eighth Judicial District Magistrate Judge Laura Viar has two DUI arrests on her record. 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. Judge Laura Viar Kansas Eighth Judicial District According to the Eagle, Viar was first charged with DUI in Coffey County on Jan. 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. Magistrate Judge Laura Viar, citing possible identity theft and illegal use of a computer, authorized the search of the newspaper’s offices and the Meyers’ residence Friday morning. Judge Laura Viar, who was appointed on Jan. . "My computer —you're removing my ability to work. m. 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. Viar. m. " The police officer who served the warrant responds, "That's something you'll have. 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. The law requires law enforcement to subpoena materials instead. Viar or the. Viar, who went by Laura Allen at the time, was put on diversion for an arrest in Coffey County. Phone: 620-767-6838, Option 1. "Laura Viar probably doesn’t understand this," Meyer said. — 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. (KSNW) – The publisher of the long-standing Marion County Record said his paper was raided this week by the Marion Police Department, who took. Judge who signed the warrant has her own DUI history. 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. Days later, Magistrate Judge Laura Viar authorized a search warrant at Cody’s request. A printed issue of the Marion County Record sits in a display in its office, in. They obtained a search warrant, signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Viar, for evidence of identity theft and criminal use of a computer. 104. Contact Laura. COUNCIL GROVE — Some attorneys boast in TV ads about going after reckless drivers of big rigs, but a Council Grove attorney is accused of taking the wheel of a Judge Laura Viar signed a warrant to allow police to raid the newspaper over claims it illegally obtained DUI information about a business owner. Friday, officers showed up simultaneously at Meyer’s home and the newspaper office. Judge Laura Viar, who was appointed on Jan. " But Viar approved search warrants for the. Prior to her appointment. 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. Viar didn’t respond to a request to comment for this story or explain why she. They presented a search warrant that alleges identity. A Kansas county prosecutor is withdrawing the search warrant used to raid a local newspaper and the judge who signed the warrant has a history of DUI arrests. 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. Police then raided the Kansas newspaper after obtaining a search warrant from Viar citing a criminal investigation into "identity theft. Shortly after the August 11th raid, a Topeka woman submitted a complaint against Magistrate Judge Laura Viar to the Commission on Judicial Conduct. According to Meyer, his newspaper has been investigating potentially questionable. Clay Wirestone, Kansas Reflector. Kansas House Minority Leader. 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. m. Viar. 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. 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. MARION — In an unprecedented raid Aug. D. 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. They obtained a search warrant, signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Viar, for evidence of identity theft and criminal use of a computer. 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. Jan 3, 2023 Updated Jan 4, 2023. She currently is county attorney for Morris County. Judge Laura Viar, who was appointed on Jan. Courtesy IversonLawOffice. Local newspapers report that the judge who signed the search warrant had two drunken driving arrests within a year. 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. Sometime before 11 a. 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. Judge Laura Viar, who was appointed on Jan. 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. " But Viar approved search warrants for the. Friday, officers showed up simultaneously at Meyer’s home and the newspaper office. Image credit Sam Bailey/Kansas Reflector. 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. - Ryan Young, White City, detective. Cody applied for and obtained search warrants signed by Marion County District Court Magistrate Judge Laura Viar. Marion County Magistrate Judge Laura Viar signed off on the search warrant. 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. He also repeated statements made by Mayfield: someone from the Marion county attorney’s office delivered the warrant to Magistrate Judge Laura Viar for approval and Viar denied an additional. 2003. First Amendment attorneys say the reporter committed no crime and Magistrate Judge Laura Viar should have known the search warrants were unconstitutional when she signed them. TOPEKA -- The 8th Judicial District Nominating Commission has selected Laura Viar to fill a magistrate judge vacancy in Morris County. Judge who signed warrant is under scrutiny. 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. ”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. Eric Meyer's 98-year-old mother, Joann Meyer, was at the house she shared with her son when the police raided it. m. It is improbable that the Record or any of its reporters were engaged in identity theft. 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. Steve Leben, former judge and professor of law at University of Missouri-Kansas City said neither Cody nor Magistrate Judge Laura Viar who signed the warrant took state and federal laws into. Applicants just need a high school diploma, or equivalent, and be able to pass a. 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. Judge Laura Viar, who was appointed on Jan. Magistrate Judge Laura Viar, who signed the warrant authorizing Friday’s raid, did so because of allegations that the newspaper had. Judge who signed warrant is under scrutiny. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation has released an update on the criminal investigation and police raid at a newspaper in Marion County. 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. (Sam Bailey/Kansas Reflector) Sometime before 11 a. Moreover, the first two pages of the nine-page application are nearly identical to the warrant itself. Nothing in the affidavit or search warrant connects Gruver or her cellphone to the alleged crime. The warrant cites suspected "identity theft" of a local restaurant owner as the reason for the raid. District Court Administrator. Judge Laura Viar, who was appointed on Jan. m. 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. 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. on Friday. Chief Court Services Officer. Judge Viar did not respond to a request for comment from a local media. m. TOPEKA — Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach says state authorities reviewing alleged crimes associated with the raid of a Marion newspaper are interested in whether someone breached the Kansas. Judge Laura Viar, who was appointed on Jan. news organizations on Sunday condemned last week's raid by Kansas police on a local newspaper and publisher's home in what critics called an unconstitutional search they say contributed to the death of the paper's co-owner. At the time, Viar's last name was Allen and she was working as the top prosecutor in Morris County. Police who searched Meyer’s home also took photos of his personal bank records. In 2012,. 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. County magistrate judge Laura Viar signed a search warrant on Friday morning, authorizing the Marion police department to raid the Record. County magistrate judge Laura Viar signed a search warrant on Friday morning, authorizing the Marion police department to raid the Record. 1 to fill a vacant 8th Judicial District magistrate seat, was arrested at. 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. But Judge Viar has a DUI history of her own. 1 to fill a vacant 8th Judicial District magistrate seat, was arrested at. 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. They presented a search warrant that alleges identity theft and. "On August 11, 2023, law enforcement officers with the Marion Police Department (MPD) executed a search. 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. August 23, 2023. Laura Viar selected for magistrate judge vacancy in Morris County. com. Laura Viar — OfficialUSA. 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 local restaurant owner applying for a liquor license, the world would never have learned from our sister paper, the Wichita Eagle, that Viar just. "Laura Viar probably doesn’t understand this," Meyer said. TOPEKA -- The 8th Judicial District Nominating Commission has selected Laura Viar to fill a magistrate judge vacancy in Morris County. Education. Viar’s new position will be effective on her swearing-in. A Kansas commission tasked with investigating judicial misconduct wants the judge who signed off on an extraordinary search of a newspaper to explain herself. Kansas Gov. KANSAS CITY, Mo. Judge Laura Viar, a prominent figure in the 8th Judicial District, has been following the developments closely. Updated: Aug 15, 2023 / 08:30 AM CDT. Shortly after the August 11th raid, a Topeka woman submitted a complaint against Magistrate Judge Laura Viar to the Commission on Judicial Conduct. 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 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. Seven months later, she was arrested again for a DUI in Morris County while she was the county attorney. m. Judge Laura Viar, who was appointed on Jan. 6 in Morris County. Nothing in the affidavit or search warrant connects Gruver or her cellphone to the alleged crime. 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. 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. 8/12/2023 10:36 AM PT. TOPEKA—The 8th Judicial District Nominating Commission has selected Laura Viar to fill a magistrate judge vacancy in Morris County. Viar or the. 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. "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. The raid came on a search warrant that challengers want opened to show the reasoning by county District Court Magistrate Judge Laura Viar. Magistrate Laura Viar authorized the raid. View requirements by county. Judge Laura Viar, who was appointed on Jan. She was the lead prosecutor for Morris County at the time. Viar - (620) 767-6838, Option 1. 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. Viar, who was appointed as magistrate judge in November 2022, has displayed either a lack of knowledge or a blatant disregard for the law. — 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. 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. She was the lead prosecutor for Morris County at the time. Friday, officers showed up simultaneously at Meyer’s home and the newspaper office. Special Requirements in the 8th. The alleged crime was identity theft. See biographical information on Judge Laura E. Magistrate Judge Laura E. 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. D. The warrant, signed by Judge Laura Viar, provided for seizure of a virtually limitless range of records and devices, and made no effort to protect confidential source communications. . 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. However, federal law requires law enforcement to subpoena materials from journalists rather than seize it through a search warrant. He lived with his 98-year-old mother, who co-owned the. - Jay Troxell, Council Grove, owner and CFO, Tiptoz Dance Company LLC 9:45 a. 501 W Main Street. The local judge who reportedly signed the warrant authorizing the raids, Laura Viar, hasn’t publicly commented. The judge was arrested twice in 2012 — once on Jan. Boy, did we get a talking-to. Police who searched Meyer’s home also took photos of his personal bank records. It’s unclear if the bureau is investigating the police department, the newspaper or both. Viar, who went by Laura Allen at the time, was put on diversion for an arrest in Coffey County. The alleged victim is Kari Newell, who owns a restaurant in Marion and was trying to obtain a liquor license. The warrant cites suspected "identity theft" of a local. 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. Police Chief Gideon Cody received approval from Magistrate Judge Laura Viar to conduct the Aug. The search warrant, which was signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Viar, allowed authorities to look for evidence of identity theft and evidence of criminal use of a computer. 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. She fills a vacancy created when Judge Margaret White retires January 1. They obtained a search warrant, signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Viar, for evidence of identity theft and criminal use of a computer. “Basically,” Eric Meyer said, “all the law enforcement. The local cops, under new chief Gideon Cody (who came to Marion a few months ago after more than 20 years with the Kansas City Missouri Police Department), ran with Newell’s complaints and, with some help from the local prosecutor, obtained a search warrant from Magistrate Judge Laura Viar. 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. 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 Laura Viar authorized the raid. Iverson. 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. Viar didn’t respond to a request to comment for this story or explain why she. Magistrate Judge Laura Viar’s sweeping warrant cited “identity theft” and “unlawful acts concerning computers” as grounds for the raid. " The Society of Professional Journalists pledged $20,000 toward the newspaper's legal defense. 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. Viar’s DUI history could face scrutiny because the warrant she. Viar’s new position will be effective on her swearing-in. In the first arrest, Viar "was charged and entered a diversion agreement — which was. 501 W Main St. The Marion County Record now has all of the devices police seized in a raid. Dozens of U. The search, led by Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody, has sparked international condemnation as an attack on. 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). Judge Laura Viar, who was appointed on Jan. Iverson. 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. Eighth Judicial District Magistrate Judge Laura Viar has two DUI arrests on her record. Max Kautsch, a Lawrence attorney with the Kansas Coalition for Open Government, said the organization condemned the searches and. The position is opening as Judge Margaret White retires. 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. No one has heard. The judge was arrested twice in 2012 — once on Jan. 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. After Marion County Judge Laura Viar signed the search warrant, Marion police officers went to the newspaper’s office and two private homes, including the home of newspaper co-owner Joann Meyer. She currently is the county attorney for Morris County. 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. Seven months later, she was arrested again for a DUI in Morris County while she was the county attorney. (Sam Bailey/Kansas Reflector) Sometime before 11 a. See biographical information on Judge Laura E. 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. 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. Marion County District Court Magistrate Judge Laura Viar signed a search warrant authorizing the police raid of the newspaper office. 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. 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. Friday, officers showed up simultaneously at Meyer’s home and the newspaper office. Kansas Governor Laura Kelly will appoint her choice later. 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. 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. 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. Viar’s new position will be effective on her swearing-in. 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. By Richard Burkard [email protected] Viar, Morris County Attorney 2 p. Contact Laura. Judge Laura Viar signed a warrant to allow police to raid the newspaper over claims it illegally obtained DUI information about a business owner. 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. Fax: 620-767-6488. Marion County Court Magistrate Judge Laura Viar signed off on that search warrant. " But Viar approved search warrants for the. 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. After Marion County Judge Laura Viar signed the search warrant, Marion police officers went to the newspaper’s office and two private homes, including the home of newspaper co-owner Joann Meyer. Visit Site ». Police Chief Gideon Cody received approval from Magistrate Judge Laura Viar to conduct the Aug. 2003. 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. Live streams for the Morris County District Court. Eighth Judicial District Magistrate Judge Laura Viar has two DUI arrests on her record. The warrant cites suspected "identity theft" of a local restaurant owner as the reason for the raid. 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 currently is county attorney for Morris County. She was the lead prosecutor for Morris County at the time. She was the lead prosecutor for Morris County at the time. 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. Magistrate Judge Laura Viar, who signed the warrant authorizing Friday’s raid, did so because of allegations that the newspaper had. ”The Kansas Bureau of. 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 influence. It is improbable that the Record or any of its reporters were engaged in identity theft. 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. 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. Officers hauled away computers, hard drives and reporters’. Judge Laura Viar, a prominent figure in the 8th Judicial District, has been following the developments closely. She emphasizes the importance of the First Amendment in. TOPEKA, Kansas — Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach says state authorities reviewing alleged crimes associated with the raid of a Marion newspaper are interested in whether someone breached the. Shortly after the August 11th raid, a Topeka woman submitted a complaint against Magistrate Judge Laura Viar to the Commission on Judicial Conduct. Judge Laura Viar Wikipedia, Political Party Judge with a history of DUI charges authorized the raid on the Kansas newspaper. A Kansas commission tasked with investigating judicial misconduct wants the judge who signed off on an extraordinary search of a newspaper to explain herself. However, federal law requires law enforcement to subpoena materials from journalists rather than seize it through a search warrant. (Sam Bailey/Kansas Reflector) Sometime before 11 a. It said her new position will be effective upon her. Friday, officers showed up simultaneously at Meyer’s home and the newspaper office. 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. 11. There 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. Judge Laura Viar, who was appointed on Jan. Police Chief Gideon Cody received approval from Magistrate Judge Laura Viar to conduct the Aug. The EP consists of five tracks and one instrumental all of which are written and composed by either Ravi or Leo as the composer duo of VIXX. Shortly after the August 11th raid, a Topeka woman submitted a complaint against Magistrate Judge Laura Viar to the Commission on Judicial Conduct. 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. 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. At the time, Viar's last name was Allen. 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 on our offices. Marion County District Court Magistrate Judge Laura Viar signed a search warrant authorizing the police raid of the newspaper office. 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. Junction City, KS 66441 Phone: 785-762-5221 Fax: 785-762-4420 Clerk of the District Court: Katrina Adams. Apologies). The Reflector explained Friday that the search warrant appears to violate a federal law intended to protect journalists and the Marion County District Court Magistrate Judge Laura Viar, who signed it, did not respond to a request for comment. They obtained a search warrant, signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Viar, for evidence of identity theft and criminal use of a computer. 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. on Friday. 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. A 98-year-old co-owner of a small Kansas newspaper died Saturday, one day after a police raid on her home and the Marion County Record’s office building.