In a shocking display of government overreach, independent journalist Matthew Reardon faces criminal charges for exercising his constitutional rights outside the John M. Shaw Federal Courthouse in Lafayette, Louisiana. As the founder of We the People News, I’ve been following this case closely, as it represents a direct assault on press freedom and the right […]
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In a significant development that raises serious questions about the government’s motives, federal prosecutors have added an additional attorney to their case against independent journalist Matthew Reardon
GALVESTON, TX- On August 11, 2023, a routine drive across the causeway into Galveston turned into something far more sinister. Just after 2 a.m., investigative journalist and constitutional rights activist Matthew Reardon was pulled over by Galveston Police Department officers. Within minutes, what began as a traffic stop became a felony DWI investigation and arrest.
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Despite a Supreme Court order, Lafayette County refused to rule on an indigent appellant’s request for counsel. Months later, the State failed to file a brief — and the Court of Appeals denied oral argument, leaving only silence on the record.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- August 27, 2025 Journalist Violently Arrested for Protected Speech: “Cohen v. California Has Already Decided This” LAFAYETTE, LA — On August 25, 2025, journalist Matthew Oliver Reardon was violently arrested outside the U.S. District Courthouse in Lafayette, Louisiana, for holding a sign reading “Fuck the U.S. Marshals Service.” The arrest and assault
On July 3, 2025, independent journalist Matthew Reardon was assaulted by a Mississippi State Trooper while filming a peaceful protest on a public sidewalk outside the Governor’s Mansion in Jackson. Since the incident, Governor Tate Reeves has remained silent. Despite multiple social media posts touting Mississippi’s business growth and tourism, Reeves has failed to respond
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Galveston, TX – A federal civil rights lawsuit announced today that is being filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas accuses law enforcement officials from both Texas and Mississippi of orchestrating a multi-jurisdictional conspiracy to falsely arrest, maliciously prosecute, and unlawfully imprison independent journalist Matthew Oliver Reardon. At the center
In a move raising serious concerns about transparency and constitutional accountability, the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office has denied a public records request from We The People News—citing a requirement that doesn’t exist in state law. On April 22, 2025, Records Clerk Kylie Earl sent a formal denial to journalist Don Matthews, claiming his request under
Oxford, MS – April 22, 2025 — In a stunning and unapologetic act of censorship, Lafayette County Circuit Clerk Jeff Busby has refused to respond to a lawful request for court documents from a journalist whom also is the subject of an appeal in the MS Supreme Court. All of this because he disapproved of
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By Don Matthews | We The People News Let’s set the record straight once and for all: saying “fuck,” “shit,” “bitch,” or any other so-called offensive word is not a crime. It is not a misdemeanor. It is not a disorderly conduct charge waiting to happen. It is, unequivocally and unshakably, protected speech under the
