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Kill. Bury. Print.

Peacock (produced by Rachel Maddow)

September 27, 2026

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Documentary 'Kill. Bury. Print.' revisits McCurtain County newspaper's fight for justice

2 News Oklahoma (KJRH)

September 24, 2026

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Excessive force lawsuit sent back

2 News Oklahoma (KJRH)

September 24, 2026

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10th Circuit sends lawsuit over Bobby Barrick's death back to district court

NonDoc

September 22, 2026

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Former assistant city manager sues Bixby

Tulsa World | Christopher L. Camp, counsel

August 26, 2026

Attorney: Christopher L. Camp

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Tulsa taxpayers shortchanged again following TPD legal woes

NewsChannel 8 (KTUL)

July 29, 2026

Attorneys: D. Mitchell Garrett Jr. and Christopher L. Camp

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Tulsa man sues police over wrongful arrest

News On 6

June 23, 2026

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FOX23 Investigates: Former Tulsa police major's attorneys challenge judge's fee award after $569,000 jury verdict

FOX23 News (Tulsa)

June 17, 2026

Attorneys: D. Mitchell Garrett Jr. and Christopher L. Camp

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Ottawa County seeks sales tax hike for civil rights judgment

KSNF/KODE (FourStatesHomepage)

June 2, 2026

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OK Attorney General launches investigation into State Farm after mounting complaints

FOX23 News (Tulsa) | Christopher L. Camp, quoted

December 9, 2025

Attorney quoted: Christopher L. Camp

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Former McCurtain County jailer pleads guilty to conspiracy in inmate attack

2 News Oklahoma (KJRH)

September 17, 2025

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Tulsa attorney believes lawsuit will be another landmark case, amid McGirt

2 News Oklahoma (KJRH)

July 16, 2025

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Judge cites fewer 'civil rights protections' for tribes in Tulsa woman's suit

2 News Oklahoma (KJRH)

July 14, 2025

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Attorneys argue Northeast Oklahoma man charged with terrorism is 'political prisoner'

CNHI News

July 7, 2025

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Attorney seeks release of Claremore man, accused of threatening Trump supporters

2 News Oklahoma (KJRH)

July 3, 2025

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Claremore man charged for terroristic threat after threatening Trump supporters

NewsChannel 8 (KTUL)

July 2, 2025

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FOX23 Investigates: State Farm claim denials causing grief to local woman

FOX23 News (Tulsa) | Christopher L. Camp, quoted

May 22, 2025

Attorney quoted: Christopher L. Camp

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King of the County: The Power of Sheriffs

CBS News (CBS Reports)

May 19, 2024

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Former Tulsa police major wins civil rights lawsuit against city

Tulsa World

April 26, 2024

Attorneys: D. Mitchell Garrett Jr. and Christopher L. Camp

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Gazette drops lawsuit in Barrick case

McCurtain County Gazette

May 18, 2023

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Barrick's widow, attorney file suit

McCurtain County Gazette

April 23, 2023

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Tulsa widow's attorney claims multitude of failures by McCurtain County in death of her husband

2 News Oklahoma (KJRH)

April 21, 2023

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McCurtain County sheriff faces wrongful death suit after racist audio tapes released

The Daily Beast

April 20, 2023

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Wrongful death, civil rights lawsuit filed against the McCurtain County Sheriff's Office

KXII (CBS Texoma)

April 20, 2023

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Widow of Tulsa man who died in McCurtain County deputies' custody files lawsuit

Tulsa World

April 20, 2023

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Complaint alleges McCurtain County deputies' use of excessive force resulted in Bobby Barrick's death

KFOR (NBC Oklahoma City)

April 20, 2023

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Tulsa widow files McCurtain County wrongful death lawsuit

NewsChannel 8 (KTUL)

April 20, 2023

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Widow sues Oklahoma sheriff who discussed killing reporters

Associated Press (via ABC News)

April 20, 2023

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Widow sues McCurtain County, Oklahoma over 2022 death

Texarkana Gazette

April 20, 2023

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McCurtain County wife suing board of commissioners for wrongful death of husband

FOX23 News (Tulsa)

April 20, 2023

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Wrongful death lawsuit filed against McCurtain Co. officials

KSLA News 12 (Shreveport)

April 20, 2023

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Widow of man who died in custody of deputies sues Oklahoma county where officials talked of lynching

NBC News

April 20, 2023

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Suit results in release of Barrick video

McCurtain County Gazette

April 19, 2023

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Hog-tied man dies

McCurtain County Gazette

April 24, 2022

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Judge asked to dismiss complaint in jail death

Muskogee Phoenix

December 2, 2021

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Creek County mother receives $750,000 settlement for son's death following 2017 arrest

NewsChannel 8 (KTUL)

April 12, 2021

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Appellate court: City of Owasso ordered to turn over investigative report kept from public

Tulsa World | Christopher L. Camp, counsel

April 30, 2020

Attorney: Christopher L. Camp

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OSBI investigating after Muskogee County inmate dies at hospital following jail assault

KTUL

January 17, 2020

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In Oklahoma, Lawsuit Options Limited When Prisoners Claim Constitutional Rights Violations

Prison Legal News

January 8, 2020

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Tenth Circuit opinion reversing summary judgment in part

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit

September 6, 2019

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OSBI called to investigate Creek County jail inmate death

2 News Oklahoma (KJRH)

June 28, 2017

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OSBI Investigates Suspicious Death Of Creek County Inmate

News On 6

June 28, 2017

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Mom speaks out following the death of her son in the Creek County Jail

NewsChannel 8 (KTUL)

June 28, 2017

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$1.5M Settlement in Oklahoma Jail Beating

Prison Legal News

March 9, 2017

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Williams v. Akers, 837 F.3d 1075 (10th Cir. 2016)

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit (via Justia)

September 20, 2016

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Cherokee County Jail Beating Lawsuit Settled After 5 Years Of Litigation

News On 6

January 29, 2016

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After years of fighting, Cherokee County officials settle jail beating suit

The Frontier

January 28, 2016

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Family of man who died in custody files tort claim notice

Muskogee Phoenix

September 27, 2015

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Video evidence in 2011 police beating of handcuffed man destroyed

Tulsa World

May 25, 2014

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Oklahoma Jailers Not Immune from Excessive Force Claims

Prison Legal News

April 15, 2014

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Kellough rules for DA on conflict-of-interest issue

Owasso Reporter | Christopher L. Camp, counsel

October 23, 2013

Attorney: Christopher L. Camp

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DA's Office disputes recusal motions

Owasso Reporter | Christopher L. Camp, counsel

October 23, 2013

Attorney: Christopher L. Camp

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Camp says bills to Ross not public documents

Owasso Reporter | Christopher L. Camp, counsel

October 1, 2013

Attorney: Christopher L. Camp

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City accuses Ross of law violations, breach of duty

Owasso Reporter | Christopher L. Camp, counsel

September 30, 2013

Attorney: Christopher L. Camp

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Grand jury to convene in October to investigate Owasso city government

Tulsa World | Christopher L. Camp, counsel

September 20, 2013

Attorney: Christopher L. Camp

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District court to convene grand jury pool Oct. 17

Owasso Reporter | Christopher L. Camp, counsel

September 20, 2013

Attorney: Christopher L. Camp

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Ross says his attorney will provide letter regarding open-records issues

Owasso Reporter | Christopher L. Camp, counsel

September 17, 2013

Attorney: Christopher L. Camp

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Petition seeking grand jury probe of Owasso officials is filed

Tulsa World | Christopher L. Camp, counsel

September 11, 2013

Attorney: Christopher L. Camp

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Grand jury petition signatures submitted

Owasso Reporter | Christopher L. Camp, counsel

September 11, 2013

Attorney: Christopher L. Camp

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Owasso grand jury petition submitted to court clerk

Tulsa World | Christopher L. Camp, counsel

September 10, 2013

Attorney: Christopher L. Camp

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Owasso City Council hires lawyer to defend against lawsuit

Tulsa World | Christopher L. Camp, counsel

September 3, 2013

Attorney: Christopher L. Camp

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Bonebrake shuts down Ross' attempt to give his attorney an audience with council

Owasso Reporter | Christopher L. Camp, counsel

August 20, 2013

Attorney: Christopher L. Camp

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Owasso city attorney fires off retort to councilor's letter

Tulsa World | Christopher L. Camp, counsel

August 9, 2013

Attorney: Christopher L. Camp

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Owasso official sues City Council, alleging Open Meetings Act violation

Tulsa World | Christopher L. Camp, counsel

August 8, 2013

Attorney: Christopher L. Camp

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Ross sues city, seeks Fortney report

Owasso Reporter | Christopher L. Camp, counsel

August 7, 2013

Attorney: Christopher L. Camp

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Council approves release of Lombardi response letter

Owasso Reporter | Christopher L. Camp, counsel

August 7, 2013

Attorney: Christopher L. Camp

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Owasso city councilors differ on petition for grand jury

Tulsa World | Christopher L. Camp, counsel

July 31, 2013

Attorney: Christopher L. Camp

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Owasso-focused grand jury petition approved by judge

Tulsa World | Christopher L. Camp, counsel

July 30, 2013

Attorney: Christopher L. Camp

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Judge finds further proceedings warranted

Owasso Reporter | Christopher L. Camp, counsel

July 29, 2013

Attorney: Christopher L. Camp

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Grand jury investigation sought into ex-Owasso city manager's actions

Tulsa World | Christopher L. Camp, counsel

July 26, 2013

Attorney: Christopher L. Camp

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Owasso councilor calls for investigation of city attorney

Tulsa World | Christopher L. Camp, counsel

June 13, 2013

Attorney: Christopher L. Camp

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Letter from Ross' lawyer to mayor, council leaked

Owasso Reporter | Christopher L. Camp, counsel

June 12, 2013

Attorney: Christopher L. Camp

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Lombardi, Bonebrake respond to personnel-issue letter leak

Owasso Reporter | Christopher L. Camp, counsel

June 12, 2013

Attorney: Christopher L. Camp

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Oklahoma Taxpayers Foot $13.5 Million Settlement Bill for Sexual Abuse by Jailers

Prison Legal News

July 15, 2012

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$10 Million Settlement in Suit Over Oklahoma Sheriff's Sex Abuse Scandal

Prison Legal News

March 15, 2012

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Booking Video Released In Lawsuit Against Cherokee County Jail

News On 6

December 14, 2011

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Former Oklahoma Sheriff Convicted of Sex Crimes - Now Where to Put Him?

Prison Legal News

September 15, 2009

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Ex-Sheriff Sentenced In Sex Abuse Scandal

CBS News

August 31, 2009

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Bixby city clerk's job is still in limbo, awaiting city's decision

Tulsa World | Christopher L. Camp, counsel

July 18, 2009

Attorney: Christopher L. Camp

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Swords still in the air over combination of city offices

Bixby Bulletin | Christopher L. Camp, counsel

July 9, 2009

Attorney: Christopher L. Camp

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Judge Thornbrugh says council overstepped their bounds

Bixby Bulletin | Christopher L. Camp, counsel

July 9, 2009

Attorney: Christopher L. Camp

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Judge rules against Bixby in job restructuring

Tulsa World | Christopher L. Camp, counsel

July 7, 2009

Attorney: Christopher L. Camp

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Bixby city clerk claims she's target of council

Tulsa World | Christopher L. Camp, counsel

June 25, 2009

Attorney: Christopher L. Camp

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City Manager, in midst of controversy, resigns

Bixby Bulletin | Christopher L. Camp, counsel

June 2, 2009

Attorney: Christopher L. Camp

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Bixby's city manager resigns

Tulsa World | Christopher L. Camp, counsel

May 27, 2009

Attorney: Christopher L. Camp

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Bixby city manager still on suspension as city saga continues

Bixby Bulletin | Christopher L. Camp, counsel

May 12, 2009

Attorney: Christopher L. Camp

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Bixby official's job status still undecided

Tulsa World | Christopher L. Camp, counsel

May 12, 2009

Attorney: Christopher L. Camp

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Bixby official still pursuing claims

Tulsa World | Christopher L. Camp, counsel

May 9, 2009

Attorney: Christopher L. Camp

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Bixby city manager suspended

Tulsa World | Christopher L. Camp, counsel

May 7, 2009

Attorney: Christopher L. Camp

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Bixby City Manager suspended until further notice

Bixby Bulletin | Christopher L. Camp, counsel

May 6, 2009

Attorney: Christopher L. Camp

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Bixby council suspends city manager

Tulsa World | Christopher L. Camp, counsel

May 6, 2009

Attorney: Christopher L. Camp

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Hearing held for former Custer County sheriff in sex-slave case

Tulsa World

August 13, 2008

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Agee v. Raintree Estates I, Inc.: jury verdict for condominium sellers and buyer

ATLA Reporter (Vol. 50, No. 1) | Christopher L. Camp, counsel

February 1, 2007

Attorney: Christopher L. Camp

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Sheriff's office faces suits

Tulsa World | Christopher L. Camp, counsel

September 15, 2002

Attorney: Christopher L. Camp

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