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
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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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.
Galveston Staged Arrest Sparks Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit & Demand for accountability Read Post »
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
(Additional Documents and Videos at end of Article) A Journalist’s FOIA Opens a Federal Window On June 27, 2025, I filed a Freedom of Information Act request with the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), seeking records about myself. I knew federal law enforcement had been circulating information on me. What I didn’t know was how deep
What happens when your rights change the moment you cross a county line? That’s the question this new, cutting-edge legal research tool dares to confront — and answer. Now available exclusively on We The People News, the Constitutional Rights Legal Research Tool is a first-of-its-kind platform designed for journalists, civil rights attorneys, auditors, activists, and
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
Mississippi Governor Silent on Journalist Assault While Promoting State Tourism Read Post »
In this exclusive interview, civil rights attorney Courtney A. Vincent of Vincent Law PLLC sits down with journalist Matthew Reardon to discuss the shocking July 3, 2025 assault by a Mississippi State Trooper outside the Governor’s Mansion in Jackson, Mississippi. Reardon was livestreaming a peaceful protest on public sidewalk when he was physically attacked, had
JACKSON, MS- On the eve of Independence Day, a shocking display of First Amendment suppression unfolded outside the Mississippi Governor’s Mansion. Independent journalist and constitutional rights activist Matthew Reardon, widely known by his alias Don Matthews, was physically assaulted, threatened with arrest, and aggressively chased off a public sidewalk by a Mississippi State Trooper while
By Matthew Reardon, Journalist & Civil Rights Advocate Oxford, Mississippi — In a chilling display of selective journalism, The Oxford Eagle—a local paper once tasked with informing the public—has revealed itself to be nothing more than a propagandist mouthpiece for power, influence, and institutional control. Despite ample evidence of gross civil rights violations and the
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 Matthew Reardon | We The People News When the Department of Justice becomes complicit in silence, it ceases to be a guardian of justice and becomes an architect of oppression. Over the past year alone, I have submitted multiple formal complaints to the DOJ Office of the Inspector General, each one detailing glaring civil
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After being ignored by the DOJ and threatened for filing a whistleblower complaint, I documented every FBI agent leaving the Salt Lake City field office.
FBI Tried to Intimidate Me—So I Turned the Camera on Them Read Post »
April 12, 2025 – Salt Lake City, UT Standing outside the U.S. District Court in downtown Salt Lake City, investigative journalist and constitutional rights advocate Matthew Oliver Reardon called out the U.S. Department of Justice’s top watchdog today in a blistering press conference. His charge: the DOJ Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has deliberately
By Don Matthews | April 4, 2025 SALT LAKE CITY, UT — In a searing new video published to YouTube, investigative journalist and constitutional rights activist Matthew Reardon has publicly read aloud his second sworn declaration—known as Exhibit D—which alleges chilling misconduct by the FBI and paints a disturbing picture of federal retaliation against whistleblowers
Salt Lake City, UT — On March 31, 2025, journalist and constitutional rights advocate Matthew Reardon was threatened with arrest by FBI agents while attempting to report serious criminal misconduct involving an out-of-state police official. Reardon arrived at the FBI Salt Lake City Field Office to submit a sworn affidavit detailing unlawful surveillance and retaliation
On March 31, 2025, I filed a federal civil rights lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah, naming multiple law enforcement officials from Layton, Utah and Oxford, Mississippi. This is not just a legal battle—it’s a direct confrontation with the institutional rot festering beneath the badge. The complaint, grounded in 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and 42 U.S.C.
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Oxford, Mississippi – What happens when a police captain turns his badge into a weapon and uses government infrastructure to stalk, conduct illegal surveillance, and defame a journalist across state lines? You get the case of Captain Hildon Sessums—a disgrace in uniform and a walking constitutional violation. On February 5, 2025, Captain Sessums, a high-ranking
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March 26, 2025 | Morgan County, Utah He wasn’t armed. He wasn’t yelling. He wasn’t trespassing. He was holding a camera on a tripod. But by the end of the hour, Joshua Grover, a seasoned real estate photographer with over a decade of professional work under his belt, was cuffed, detained, and facing charges that
OXFORD, Miss. – A recorded conversation between journalist and self-represented litigant Matthew Reardon and Judge Little’s law clerk, Tara, has reignited concerns over the handling of a 2017 restraining order issued against Reardon. The case, involving Oxford Mayor Robyn Tannehill and her husband, Rhea Tannehill, raises serious questions about judicial discretion, procedural compliance, and potential
OXFORD, MS– A 2017 restraining order issued against journalist Matthew Reardon is now under intense scrutiny, as newly obtained police reports contradict the claims made by Rhea and Robyn Tannehill on their petition to justify the order. The evidence not only debunks allegations that Reardon was a threat, but it also reveals that Rhea Tannehill
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Renowned investigative journalist Matthew Reardon is set to release his explosive new book, American Injustice, a deep dive into corruption, power abuse, and systemic failures within the U.S. justice system. This gripping exposé sheds light on how political influence, legal loopholes, and backroom deals undermine the very institutions meant to uphold justice. Reardon, known for
First 5 Minute Preview of the new book: American Injustice Read Post »
This was a False, Staged Arrest from the Very Beginning On August 11, 2023, I was pulled over by the Galveston Police Department while commuting onto the island at approximately 2AM. What began as a traffic stop had in a very quick time turned into a DWI Investigation, with an arrest of me made on
Staged DWI Arrest of Journalist Exposes Deep Government Corruption Read Post »
Here’s a new song dedicated to Deputy Kandis Beavers, Hoby James, and Officer Osteen This new song comes on the heels of the music video “Caught Red Handed” which not only calls out Beavers, James, and Osteen, but quite a few others as well
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There’s no need to write a whole lot on this article. Just this right here. Watch the video. It will explain everything. 
Public Employees and Officials “Caught Red Handed” in a slew of Lies and Conspiracy Read Post »
By Matthew Reardon – Investigative Journalist It Started as a Routine Audit and a need to make a public records request. It Ended in Prison. On June 20, 2022 I walked into Oxford, MS City Hall with a camera in hand and a simple mission—document government officials in a public building and request records from
Attack on the Press: Journalist Trapped, Railroaded, and Imprisoned in Mississippi Read Post »
Batesville, MS Mayor Hal Ferrell reveals City Ordinance barring Video Recording in the lobbies of City Buildings after a big push by a Constitutional Rights Activist and his supporters
Matt Reardon files $27.5 Million lawsuit against the State of Mississippi by and through Lafayette County, it’s Sheriff, and multiple named Officials.
