Illegal raids contribute to death of newspaper co-owner

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14. "Had to?" "Should have had". From the link:

A Record reporter later requested a copy of the probable cause affidavit necessary for issuance of the search warrant

District court, where such items are supposed to be filed, issued a signed statement saying no affidavit was on file.

County attorney Joel Ensey, whose brother owns the hotel where Newell operates her restaurant, was asked for it but said he would not release it because it was “not a public document.”

Magistrate Laura Viar may be in as much trouble as the police.