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Kansas judge who authorized newspaper raid cleared of 'incompetence' complaint

KCUR
Published December 8, 2023 at 9:21 AM CST
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The Marion County Record search warrant signed by Kansas magistrate Laura Viar appeared to violate federal law protecting journalists from police raids. The Kansas Commission on Judicial Conduct did issue Viars "informal advice" to research appropriate federal and state laws before approving warrants.

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