Kansas Town Pays Reporter After Police Raid | Roanoke News

In a dramatic twist three years after a police raid rocked Marion, Kansas, the town is paying $850,000 to former reporter Phyllis Zorn — settling her lawsuit that accused authorities of violating press freedoms and causing her debilitating health issues. The raid, which also targeted the publisher’s home and a city council member’s residence, ignited national debate. This settlement comes on the anniversary of the raid and follows a separate $3 million county payout to five other plaintiffs. While most legal battles are closing, a few claims remain pending with a pretrial hearing set for October 15. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/567f9822b6976fda