UPDATE: SLED chief pays $11,307.36 sanction for discovery abuses in farmer's lawsuit from 2019 raid

Latest on our ‘Seize and Destroy’ investigation. The SC Supreme Court refuses to review SLED Chief Mark Keel’s appeal to undo a judge’s finding that the state’s top law enforcement agency withheld discovery from a hemp farmer SLED raided in 2019.

[@JodyBarrInvestigates]

Here’s the entire backstory on this investigative series: www.qcnews.com/news/investigations/sled-chief-pays-hemp-farmers-attorney-11300-sanction-for-discovery-misconduct-in-hemp-farm-raid/

[@mikesmith-po8nd]

This seems like a personal vendetta by the Chief. It kinda makes me wonder if he has money invested in a competitor, or something along those lines. Excellent reporting, as always!

[@colt-ss3lw]

Looks to me like a once good cop has been corrupted by power and become a tyrant in his fiefdom. Time for a resignation.

[@radghast2401]

Good Cop is a mythical creature

[@ItsConstitutional]

wow, my surprise, another bad cap. Here is a little history of America,....Interesting facts you might not be aware of... America lost her Constitutional Government back in 1863. America became a Foreign Banking Corporation in 1871. In 1933 America was handed over to the Roman Catholic Vatican along with all our Gold (Look up "Rod Class America has no operating Government"). Also American citizens are classified as "Enemies of the State" under the "Bankruptcy Act" in 1933 under Title 50 usc "Trading with the Enemy Act" of 1917/1933. Then in 1945 Control over American went to the United Nations. The Bankruptcy Act of 1933 suspended the Courts, (no criminal jurisdiction over us) Suspended Congress (25 man committees created to make Laws) and made owning Gold illegal(no gold, no real money, IOUs created called Federal Reserve Notes) and the Bankruptcy act has to be signed every two years or by every new President, to keep it in effect. The New name they gave this "Bankruptcy Act" is the "National Defense Authorizations Act" aka The NDAA. "Rod Class Attorneys Confession" and "Rod Class Trading with the Enemy Act".

[@Omar_AlWardian]

South Carolina, Kansas, Wisconsin, Indiana, Texas, and Georgia are the only states expected to retain outright bans on marijuana by the end of 2024. What a lonely group that is to be a part of. Lol

[@Javelinjoe73]

SLED Chief should have to pay the farmer for the crop, legal fees, and then he should be fired. Imagine what he’s got away with over all these years

[@P_RO_]

Discovered corruption or abuse of power is always preceded by many more previous instances of the same which were not always known about. You simply can't allow bad people in any leadership position.

[@marklindsey579]

They will in the end if he wins the case

[@GeorgeWashingtonLaserMusket]

Fired? You mean executed for abuse of office right? Or are you saying people should be allowed to abuse their positions of trust?

[@88997799]

Their pension should pay for it…

[@AzraelThanatos]

@@88997799 I'm not sure if their pensions would be enough there. I'm thinking that the farmer has a lot more in the way of damages though, because this entire thing seems like you have, what, at least 4 crop runs if 1/year (don't know about Hemp growth/harvest) due to the ongoing legal mess, each years value that couldn't be gained because I believe they don't issue while a legal mess is going on tied to Hemp due to misuse Perhaps give everything and those involved spend double the length as unpaid farmhands for him there...

[@SB-dv8ih]

The difference being the farmer has to pay for an attorney out of his own pocket which the chief didn’t

[@marklindsey579]

The governor said the cheif has been in law enforcement a long time. Thats the biggest reason he should be fired. He knows better and tried to circumvent the law.

[@bloodybones63]

Did I hear 45 years???

[@esbrasill]

Long... too long

[@edl2nd]

Yes, that struck me too. So, how long has he been playing these games with his duty as a law enforcement officer, and how long does it have to be before he gets fired

[@heyrod59]

And the governor IS part of the problem, he too needs to go.......

[@vernt4583]

@@edl2ndthe door is open when someone is in control for that amount of time…..

[@stevejh69]

Crooked criminal SLED boss. He needs JAIL time!

[@HondoHoss77]

Corruption is *everywhere*

[@_JustinCider_]

The old guy's been fighting a drug war all his life and there's 2 things he's too ignorant to comprehend. 1- he lost, and 2 - hemp is not marijuana.

[@sunnydelight3046]

Thca is legal what are you talking about stupid people on the internet 😒

[@waynetmoore]

Also he is the SLED chief. He is the one that has to investigate corrupt police tactics. So it's the same as it always is, corrupt cop investigating corrupt cops.

[@waynejackson2902]

The old guy is a pos and should be in prison

[@Stinky_Couch_Pickle]

amen! Though I grow alot of weed, thats some interesting lookin hemp... Its hybridized but still should be THC free. AKA Hemp

[@Luckyrider1958]

@@waynejackson2902 The SLED guy? yep

[@downburst3236]

The crop was worth over $1 MILLION. Why was the chielf orded to pay only $11K ??? Where is the JUSTICE?

[@daviddoss1104]

The money that chief was ordered to pay is only regarding his failure to comply with discovery requests. It appears, from what I see the civil icssev idstill pending, and of course, if the plane of prevails on that there should be damages for the destruction of the crops, etc..

[@Stikkzz]

no way that field had hold industrial hemp worth 1$ million . that hemp is 300$ per ton. clueless oc

[@charlesmohelsky4823]

Not a civil matter. Lying to the AG and a judge is a criminal act. Straight to jail.

[@markreetz1001]

"Do not pass go. Do not collect $200."

[@chazman4461]

$11000 for making up their own rules? He needs to be fired and in jail.

[@CEPangolin]

This was the comment I was looking for. The Sled Chief KNOWLINGLY broke the law and ignored court ruling. Why the fudge is he still allowed to be in his position? Both him and the one who recruited him need to be permanently removed from their positions to never be allow back in their positions.

[@TheGnometownCampers]

Corrupt, crooked, and unlawful, and fully backed by the governor. 😢

[@concernedcitizen1874]

The governor sounded like a broken record claiming Keel has been a good LEO for a loong time... This case has cost Keel his reputation and should cost him his pension too. The state did not decide to destroy the crops, the corrupt SLED chief did.

[@TravelerIntime-bq8ml]

Sadly you’re right

[@justsomeguy6474]

@@hairysauce3763 Taxpayers need to demand better!

[@TheOrangeRoad]

The governors response was embarrassing to say the least

[@nicelady51]

Vote the Governor out.

[@GeoffryWK]

They owe that farmer for the $2 Million loss of his crop.

[@patrickstotler1201]

OF COURSE THEY SHOULD BE HELD LIABLE BUT HIS CROPS AREN'T WORTH NEAR 2 MILLION DOLLARS EVEN IF IT WAS GROWN ON MARS!!! HE DESERVES TO BE MADE WHOLE BUT NOW HES TRYING TO TRIPLE WHAT ITS ACTUALLY WORTH!!!

[@bar5radass]

@@patrickstotler1201call it a civil penalty on top of actual damages. This man has been through a lot, crop destroyed, arrested, 4 years of bullshit…he deserves every penny a court decides he should get.

[@hia5235]

@@patrickstotler1201 Doesnt matter what its worth you took his livelyhood and thats priceless

[@kendrakirai]

@@patrickstotler1201 That's called 'Damages'. It's a method for the court to not only make right, but to ensure and enforce a precedent and deter people from doing whatever it was again. That takes it from 'Oh, it's just a slap on the wrist, it doesn't matter, let's do it a dozen more times' to 'Wow, it'd be a really bad idea to try that again'. Also it's not just one crop. It's however many crops over however long they tied him up unable to work.

[@insAneTunA]

@@patrickstotler1201 How do you know that? He had to invest in that crop with machinery and fuel costs, make business arrangements with potential buyers. He missed profits and the opportunity to plant new crops for the next season. He has reputational damage with business partners because he was not able to deliver the crops, while at the same time his direct competitors were able to get a stronger foothold in that market because of the whole situation. And there are probably even more factors that I have not mentioned that have cost the farmer his profits. It is not just the crop that was destroyed, but it also has a domino effect for his entire business and future. Industrial hemp is a big business and it is used for many applications, such a clothing, the building industry, and many other industries. This whole situation might also scare other farmers, and eventually it is damaging to the entire economy and the communities who have to live from farming. And it also damages nature, because industrial hemp is a very good and eco-friendly alternative for many polluting and much less eco-friendly products. In my opinion the implications are huge that reaches far beyond this local farmer and his community.

[@Ieeho98]

That Governor seems to be as corrupt as that sled chief. You would think he would want to distance himself from him and his total disregard for the law and a citizens civil rights.

[@danielboone8435]

Pretty sure they're friends.

[@tonym823]

You can hear his corruption in his accent

[@rossmcwatters2716]

Cartell-owned Drug distributors in the area don't like the legal hemp growers taking meat off their table, Sled and the governor would be on their payroll!

[@JM-vb6zo]

Before him we had Nikki Haley. We suck at electing governors.

[@tonym823]

​@VirgilCole simple autocorrect sir not the first time but good looking out.

[@James-lp5]

Chief only had to pay $11k? He should have to pay a lot more then $11k to be made to follow the law.

[@Dan.50]

SLED Chief should be in jail.

[@rarefruit2320]

The governor too

[@thomasspringer5187]

Can't imprison a piece of paper. Go after the man in charge of the agency.

[@ReadTheShrill]

@@thomasspringer5187 The man in charge of the agency is the SLED Chief. 🤨

[@darthrevan9858]

11k for all this rubbish? That's ridiculous, should have been 11 million.

[@crinklecut3790]

SLED didn’t like or respect the law, so they tried to circumvent it. Disgusting.

[@todddanforth8853]

💯

[@cashflyer]

SOP for SC

[@hyperactive216]

@AIuzkyTry to keep up. I bet your a lefty lol

[@oddtreepress420]

@AIuzky You lose all credibility when you keep referring to it as illegal hemp. The hemp in question is, in fact, legal to grow. The only thing the farmer did was to plant the "legal" crop on a different plot. He also followed the correct steps to amend his permit, reflecting this change. SLED are the ones who broke the law here and this farmer will very likely win his civil case. "Try to keep up" was actually an extremely apt statement considering your obviously ignorant opinions. Yet you'd rather just remain completely obtuse.

[@George-dy3pt]

Typical TYRANTS

[@austin4220]

I remember watching that whole video a good 3 or 4 years ago. It's very nice to see an update thank you 👍

[@rockymntnliberty]

If we had an honest and honorable Department Of Justice, they would probably file charges against SLED under the RICO statutes, operating an ongoing criminal Enterprise.

[@mynamesjudge]

We don't though. We live in a police state and it's time to stop fantasizing about what should happen and what we can actually do to weed out the corruption that has made this once great nation. Tip: It's not Trump and it's not voting.

[@post-leftluddite]

The department of Justice has been corrupt under EVERY president, because EVERY politician is corrupt, no exceptions

[@rarefruit2320]

It’s a God given plant. They never had authority to take any plants from anyone

[@darinladd5312]

i'm not saying you're wrong, just skipping a few steps. and where did you decide that the DOJ is not "honest and honorable?" totally unproven assertion. you're entitled to your opinion, but it makes you look stupid.

[@Baseballisbest67]

That’s EVERY police dept in USA

[@Jeff250lbc]

They should lose their jobs and face prison for abuse of process .

[@peterresetz1960]

Just another example of law-enforcement acting lawlessly. And people wonder why law enforcement personnel are still referred to as pigs.

[@RovvyWade]

Such an insult to actual pigs.

[@shroompicn-shrooman]

Isn't crazy just how many people feel this way. I treat the police with as much respect as they treat me. But where is the accountability. They have none as long as there is qualified immunity. That needs to go . It's a made up law made by judges. Not lawmakers that's the crazy part.

[@JP-uk9uc]

11k for the intentional destruction of a 2 million dollar crop without due process afforded to the owner... 🤮

[@dangeary2134]

Inter arma enim silent leges

[@mickeyscott7479]

To be fair, they don't hire high IQ people, knowledge of law isn't required and training is lacking. Let's face it, if officers honored their oath jails would be filled with politicians, lawyers and judges.

[@wilsoncalhoun]

"SLED has a truthfulness policy--" "They have a what?" Lol that's all you need to know about that man.

[@squirrelattackspidy]

What a bunch of scumbags. I hope you get a huge jury verdict against them.

[@rarefruit2320]

Let me on the jury 🙏

[@beaversixniner]

Just another dirty cop.

[@grrrlbreaker]

Which the scumbag cops won't have to pay. :-(

[@coreytrevor1311]

Been a long time since I’ve seen real journalism on KZbin. This story was very well organized, edited, and presented. Not to mention enjoyable to watch. It appears the “good old boys” syndrome is alive and well in SC.

[@EarthsMysterieswithKenKay]

the $11,000 is irrelevant, what about the farmers $2 million crop that was destroyed illegally?

[@jjjones8609]

Civil lawsuit?

[@LankyBeanss]

I’m sure the crops are paid for, but sadly it comes out of the tax payers pocket, not the offenders.

[@-lost8092]

@@LankyBeanss This is exactly why this B.S. will NEVER END!

[@bwtv147]

Qualified immunity protects the cops from civil liability.

[@Xzile40]

11k? wasn't that crop they destroyed when violating the farmers rights worth WAAAAY more?

[@kaseyboles30]

This is just the penalty for being a bad actor in the discovery lead up to the trial. This fine has nothing to do with the merits of the case or possible judgement in the case itself.

[@P_RO_]

Bad enough in itself, but for the Governor to still support him shows that the immoral corruption goes all the way to the top in our lovely State. This should be headline news everywhere but we see little of such things until Jody Barr looks into them. Kudos to you Jody for doing what needs to be done for us.

[@post-leftluddite]

EVERY governor will support their corrupt officials because the state always watches out for itself, no matter who is in power. Why do you think they always indemnify cops no matter what they do and no matter who is in office?

[@darinladd5312]

they call south carolina the palmetto state. more like "palmetto bug" state.

[@jericho1-4]

Interesting how the Governor said there are two sides to every story and that's what the legal system is for. Yet his appointed SLED director was found by the court to have broken the truthfulness policy, the same policy this director put in place some 30 years ago in 1992. This would call into question the integrity and legality of every action of a citizen who had done this. So to should it affect the director of SLED, the fact the Governor literally "copsplains" for his appointee and their known unlawful and unconstitutional activity is atrocious. Yall need to hold him as accountable for the incident as you do the director of SLED. So what if the man has had a lengthy law enforcement experience occupationally, one bad actions destroys that in my opinion. Irregardless of its severity, its a lack of honor and integrity which someone with such a history has either always dome or did it just one time. I'm inclined to believe this isn't the first time, and have no reason to give the director the benefit of the doubt.

[@anitahoffman5927]

Thugs

[@knerduno5942]

I hope SC votes out that Trash

[@microsoftteams2663]

If authorities are THAT corrupt then SLED needs to be VAPORIZED.

[@links89a]

So, SLED was shopping for what they wanted and never told the AG or the Judge they had been turned down and lied -he needs to be arrested and spend time in prison,

[@hornett22]

Corruption runs very very deep in South Carolina.

[@ledwallet1944]

Real journalism at its finest. Thank you Jody!

[@PremiumUserUltra]

You mean framing.

[@ledwallet1944]

Framing what, a house?...lol@@PremiumUserUltra

[@bradcrosier1332]

@@PremiumUserUltra- Framing a corrupt, blue-line POS? Hardly. FTPOSP and any scum that support those corrupt pieces of crap.

[@tobystewart4724]

​@@PremiumUserUltra clarify or stfu.

[@concernedcitizen2031]

@@PremiumUserUltra framing? LMFAO that is hilariously stupid to day. I think I just pissed myself laughing so hard at this comment. This is corruption at the highest level of law enforcement in a state and the only people that see it aside from the public are the judges making the decisions. Keel should be locked up and the key thrown away and never see the light of day again. Everyone single person under him especially the ones filming themselves likely on personal phones should have every piece of footage FOIA'd and someone should pay Afroman to to write a whole album about this just like he did when they raided his house. If you honestly are going to sit here and think that this is framing then you are worth about as much as one of them are and you likely are one you bootlicker. ACAB

[@frankvqz3799]

One of the rarest good journalists and journalism I ever watched. Thank you 🙏 very much for this incredible report

[@carolbamforth7475]

The fact that keel has to pay personally is a big win for citizens

[@Javelinjoe73]

Peanuts to this guy

[@fractuss]

Super rarity.

[@fractuss]

@@Javelinjoe73 I like to think it's humiliating to him.

[@howlinwulf]

Yep

[@P_RO_]

I have to wonder how much will be paid for by the various police brotherhood groups, which every officer joins to gain insurance coverage for this kind of thing.

[@snapmalloy5556]

He's a criminal with a badge. Its nothing more or less than that. He should be fired, prosecuted and stripped of his retirement benefits.

[@ziggy7668]

Those cops should be facing charges instead of just getting a free pass

[@steveg18556]

THIS!!! is real journalism. This should be shown in classrooms. Journalists are granted protections to hold Govt accountable!

[@atsylor5549]

Willfully violating this man’s rights, wrongfully imprisoning him, and destroying millions of dollars of his property how is this not criminal?

[@anthonyholder7629]

He had a permit lol

[@atsylor5549]

@AIuzky were you not paying attention to any of the details of the story. The DA told them not to, the judge told them they can’t do the cops got a warrant from a magistrate and even then that warrant didn’t give them any authorization to destroy or seize his property. In this country the United States the police can’t arbitrarily destroy or seize an American citizens property without due process. And btw the crop wasn’t illegal the location for it was- there’s a big difference.

[@atsylor5549]

@AIuzky let me explain reality to you. The only experts in the jaw are the DA and the judge in this scenario because they have actual law degrees both the police. And when the DA tells you to tread carefully because you might violate this guys rights, you should probably listen. And the judge didn’t make any suggestion he out right told them no he will give them authority to destroy and seize his property and that’s why the cops went around the judge and got a warrant from a less educated magistrate. And on top of that the magistrate has no legal authority to give the cops permission to destroy his property. It doesn’t matter what you think the cops are allowed to do and it certainly isn’t up to the police to decide what powers they have. It’s up to the law to decide that and when the law wasn’t on the cops side they went around it and that conduct absolutely should be criminal

[@anthonyholder7629]

@AIuzky ok so a fine? Like any other corporation would get.

[@anthonyholder7629]

How did he get a permit for illegal crops.. you said it yourself he planted not in a specified area

[@7munkee]

"I will not comment on an ongoing investigation." Seems to be the coward's way of avoiding public scrutiny for illegal acts. Immedient guilt in MY book.

[@HuntingtonTownshipWatch]

Mr. Barr, thank you for the excellent coverage and holding these public servants accountable. Journalism at its finest!

[@jeffreyrudolph5061]

👏

[@jasonpowell1924]

They owe this man $2million for destroying his crop.

[@motorhomemac]

The chief of should do , 10 years in prison for his treachery.

[@ibakan]

The chief should be personally liable for the crop loss and legal fees for his overstep.

[@mikethomas5992]

Those cops should be in jail for doing this

[@mynamesjudge]

They should be but they won't be because we live in a police state.

[@TurdJesus]

Under the jail

[@badandy55]

They do it because they are never held accountable and if they are they are slapped on the hand

[@tyrannyterminator4179]

Those that break the law under the color of law, should be held personally liable and jailed. Not the tax payer to foot the bill….

[@patrickday4206]

Both should be liable or the sheriff that destroyed 2 million worth that the farmer will only get a few thousand back can actually have remedy.

[@tiladx]

The governor's response of "That's what the judicial system is for" to the question of who holds Chief Keel accountable is worrisome at best. It seems to me that the feeling is that Keel should not be accountable to anyone. His actions should get him disbarred.

[@austinwinston684]

The SLED chief should be paying everything he owns, and living the rest of his life in prison.

[@angelmarauder5647]

5 years and they pay a pittance?

[@braddl9442]

The levels of corruption. And the corruption of the governor is shocking.

[@manbunmyname5866]

You can't really be shocked at government corruption. What you can be shocked at is when they are lawyers. They know it's wrong. They don't care, and will lie about it on camera without conscience or remorse. "It's the good ol' boy system and you can't touch us." I bet he still pays that $11k with someone else's money.

[@vivianpatton5692]

@@manbunmyname5866 100 % .

[@shaunwheeler3484]

God bless the lawyers representing this farmer. YOU ROCK!

[@jimdemers4986]

A+ journalism following this story, Mr Barr. Thank you

[@jcsabolt2]

He should get a whole lot more than $11K award, more like $2M+. People forget that Hemp was one of the biggest crops grown in the US historically speaking.

[@danielgirard3722]

This was just a fine for wasting time in the discovery process. The lawsuit is still in litigation on violation of rights.

[@CubeInspector]

It's like people didn't watch the video

[@californiadreamer2580]

There was no " due process" when they destroyed his crops. He needs to file a further civil rights and civil action.

[@veronicaknott9777]

You do good work @JodyBarr. Every state would be fortunate to have a person of your caliber advocating for justice.

[@tracyeaves1084]

The director of the agricultural needs to fired the employees that conspired with the chief and the sled to arrest and destroy his crop

[@charlesriekerk4676]

The two sides of the story is that that tyrant chief of sled and his coworkers are corrupted and criminal like hell.

[@kailexx1962]

Keel should also get sanctioned by the BAR since he's a licensed attorney.

[@darinladd5312]

now THAT is a good idea...that will never happen. because, the BAR is a cartel, and only exists to serve attorneys' anti-competitive practices

[@petterblanchard9101]

Disgusting! This deserves prison time.

[@Casper55]

Broken system! Need to abolish qualified immunity! Hold these clowns accountable

[@heyrod59]

Keel knew what he was doing was wrong, he tried to take shortcuts, and got caught. We live in an electronic world where emails exist for an eternity. There will be a resolution and maybe a prison cell is in someone's future, but it won't be the farmer......

[@heidinewcombe696]

@@heyrod59 Bullshit! He had approval for the crop and had approval to move the crop field!

[@thedagwood1972]

When the criminals have badges and guns, it's good to see that we have investigative reporters out there fighting the good fight, and holding them to account. Well done.

[@chipmunk4kids1]

There are atleast 3 ways to tell that a cop is lying, 1. They are talking. 2. They are filling out an official police report and paperwork. 3. They are testifying in court. I know that there are many more but these are my top 3

[@marthahendricks9529]

Can you imagine planting corn in another field due to flooding and the state comes in and destroys your crop?? WTF? It is hemp!!! SLED is dirty!

[@kdw75]

They should all be charged criminally with kidnapping and felony vandalism.

[@mrhbigga]

and grand theft

[@jerrycallison6125]

Thank you for continuing to follow this important story. What one believes or likes/dislikes about the hemp crop has no bearing on law and lawful enforcement of such law. The problem I see with this case, as with most cases of LEO misconduct, is that it is the taxpaying public that will be penalized for tyranrical misconduct by government agents.

[@azuth11]

No one will mourn these officers, because it is obvious where their souls shall go.

[@James-ru4jx]

Now sue them for the potential crop that was ILLEGALLY Destroyed.

[@dvos1998]

​@AIuzky ​Did you miss the part (around 1:50) where the state gave him a license to grow it? So in fact it was legal to grow it

[@justinmiller5660]

​@AIuzky he also had the right to amend the application. They didn't want it to go to court because the court would have granted him the amendment and allowed him to grow it in a different spot. The sled chief isn't going to let you suck him off.

[@heidinewcombe696]

@AIuzky How is it illegal? The guy had approval to grow it! Hemp is not marijauna! Educate yourself before you write moron!

[@DavidLaFerney]

If a young person decides they Want to lead a life of crime - and never suffer consequences - law enforcement is the career for you.

[@johndavid6956]

And the taxpayers are paying for this law enforcement officers legal defense. They get paid to violate rights, then get legal defense paid for by the taxpayers! Something needs to change.

[@dontcare9689]

Good for him. I hope he sues that chief again.

[@joseywales3789]

SLED decision to become Judge, Jury and Excecutioner after being told NOT TO, by the Attorney General and a County Judge should make the financial settlement come out of SLEDs budget and not paid for by the County/States budget!! The Taxpayer should not be out of pocket because of the SLEDs Chiefs Unlawful actions 🤬🤬🤬

[@mynamesjudge]

Guess where SLED's budget comes from.

[@leemnav]

Of course the taxpayer should cover this , they're the one's who vote people in place who make this possible and that governor is the best example , VOTED in place by the taxpayer.

[@issstari954]

SLED chief is an appointed postion with a longer term time then the Governor with minimal to no means over oversight by said governor there's literally zero mechanism besides removing the appointees postion entirely to get rid of him

[@tomeauburn]

I found and sent an email to the judge and asked if it was legal for SLED to pay the fine for him. I am not expecting a reply but went ahead and asked. Doesn't seem right to me.

[@skrilla7664]

Thanks Jody! Been following the Pendarvis case since you first reported on it

[@SummerlinRealtor]

If this criminal with a badge still has his position paying 11k isn’t going to make or break him. It’s a drop in the bucket.

[@papatutti59]

All that did was bruise his ego.

[@logicalguy488]

$11.3K ..... is that all ? I smell corruption

[@sharistrazz3313]

Being told 'NO' by multiple authorities and STILL WANTING TO RUIN an innocent man's life if TOTALLY MESSED UP!! The two agents that SNUCK BEHIND other judges backs and went to this man's crops to RUIN HIS LIFE, DESERVES to be held FINANCIALLY & CRIMINALLY RESPONSIBLE for their CHEATING CRIMES AGAINST this farmer. Imo.

[@gilbertcanul996]

He was trying to knock out the competition but it backfired.

[@teetstreats5682]

Again this guy is the only multi media news source worth a damn!! Thanks Jody.

[@hgradyspruce1975]

The corruption in law enforcement is astounding. This is why much of the public has lost all trust in law enforcement. I don't trust any deputy or officer unless I know them personally and if they have proven to be a person of honesty and integrity.

[@CenturyHomeProject]

The chief act more like a feudal warlord than a law-enforcement agent.

[@Cowboy1845]

Law enforcement officers violating constitutional rights of citizens that never happens

[@BryceGarling]

Should be a criminal suit and civil and should be in prison.

[@OldDunollieman]

We need reporters like Jody up here in Iowa to hold the State government to account. Our local media is atrocious.

[@katiekane5247]

Several good auditors in Iowa on YT

[@mr.stonerUDX714]

perfect example where this chef needs to be removed period sounds like we have another good oh boy deal here and the governor needs to be removed also

[@arthurhouston3]

Its all about who gets control of hemp crop. Money money money.

[@Smart-Towel-RG-400]

We really need to start locking these criminals law enforcement officers in prison

[@desmondnaugler4452]

Good old boy dirty cops.Ill bet he didn't want competition with weed sales and didn't know it was hemp.

[@silentbuccaneer4569]

Even the governor doesn't care. Even after Keel was found guilty and ordered to pay (plus the appeals court has ordered him to pay), he still doesn't want to hold this man accountable.

[@userhandler0tten351]

We really surprised when the good ole boys don’t play fair?

[@sebfettel]

They should be forced to answer questions if not now as soon as the cases over. This attitude of not having to be accountable to the public has to stop..

[@ThePeachtree69]

Acting like they can’t answer questions is a stalling tactic when they have certain known facts on what they did. Suddenly they want to act like there are other reasons. Answers can change when new facts come to light but this is a convenient excuse most journalists and the public just accept.

[@generalohu7782]

The sheriff etc should go to prison for twenty years on top of having to pay the fine that was levied against him.

[@jodyvanliew2514]

How much lower can the bar get to be in law enforcement ? It is truly sickening what law enforcement has become " in this day and age " . FTP

[@MarkMunro-y8f]

Lack of knowlege and abuse of power. That fiber and seed is worth a fortune. 2 million dollars lost.😮😮😮.

[@bloodybones63]

“It is hard to imagine a more stupid or more dangerous way of making decisions than by putting those decisions in the hands of people who pay no price for being wrong.” - Thomas Sowell

[@LIFEbyBrandon]

when they said nikki halley, it became so obvious why this guy is incompetent

[@jonlittle3738]

You mean the taxpayers had to pay that $11,000 fine. We’ve got to get these old hardliners out of office , they should be term limits for these old timers

[@wvguy7238]

I think this actually came out of his wallet, but im sure thats pocket change for him. He should have lost his job and served jail time.

[@theflixcapacitor1372]

How much of a raise did he get this year and last year to offset the upcoming fines?

[@lanthanumlanthanium6373]

@@theflixcapacitor1372 He gets over 100,000 per year, so this isn't going to hurt him.

[@Internal_Investigation]

11000 is a joke. Crooked cops need to go.

[@CrimsonDeathBed]

Wow, all of a sudden the corrupt cop understands the fifth amendment when he is the one on trial.

[@MyVoice369]

Less Government... less regulations.

[@entertainmentextremenetwor652]

Chief needs to be fired from his job and put in jail for breaking the law cops are not above the laws.

[@ledwallet1944]

Actually they are..lol

[@ChiefCabioch]

And what about the man's crops? Why isn't the sheriff responsible for the loss of his income?

[@genegilliam7599]

These aren't law enforcement, they are good ole boys doing whatever they want, with disregard to justice.

[@volkerhaiges1205]

And as always, cop does not recognize he is wrong. Because of this guy, I feel sorry for all people living under his jurisdiction. There is no law people. This guy is doing whatever he want to do to you.

[@EJ742.0]

Great job as always Jody 🙏🏻 Abolish qualified Immunity