Marion Mayor Dave Mayfield has confirmed that he suspended Police Chief Gideon Cody, who led a controversial Raid on a small Kansas newspaper. The raid, which took place on August 11th, has received widespread criticism and sparked a debate about press protections under the First Amendment. Cody's suspension is a reversal of the mayor's previous stance to wait for the results of a state police investigation. Legal experts believe the raid may have violated federal privacy laws and laws protecting journalists. A reporter has also filed a federal lawsuit against Cody over the raid.

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