The seasonal Colorado mountain town of Ouray became a flashpoint for the debate about free press and local journalism when nearly all the county papers were stolen from stands – as details broke last week of an alleged sex assault at the police chief’s home. But the truth is more nuanced, the thief tells Sheila Flynn, and his actions have inadvertently highlighted the challenges and ethics of handling sex crime cases in everyone-knows-everyone rural America
Why was nearly every newspaper stolen from this Colorado town after an assault in a police chief s home? independent.co.uk - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from independent.co.uk Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Dear Editor: As retired journalists and longtime supporters (and subscribers) of the Ouray County Plaindealer, we want to voice our support for the courage exhibited by editors Erin McIntyre and Mike Wiggins in publishing the important story of an alleged sexual assault that reportedly occurred at the home of the Ouray police chief.
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