The raid stemmed from allegations against a local restaurateur in an unpublished story that police became aware of.
The raid sparked a national debate overFirst Amendmentrights and the duties of a free press.
The raid by the Marion Police Department stemmed from a complaint by a local restaurant owner.
The Marion County Record officeMark Reinstein/MediaPunch /IPX
Kari Newell accused the Record of illegally obtaining information about her.
Five officers the full contingent of the Marion Police Dept.
Meyer said he ultimately decided against publishing the story.
Lawsuits filed by four other employees of the newspaper against the police remain pending.
