AltWeeklies Wire
As Capitol Press Corps Shrinks, Government Controls Messagenew
Cutbacks have taken their toll on some of Oklahoma's top Capitol reporters.
Oklahoma Gazette |
Scott Cooper |
02-26-2009 |
Media
Sen. James Inhofe's Newphew Creates Anti-Obama Adnew
Fred Davis is helping Republican nominee John McCain this year, and his ads -- including the infamous "celebrity" ad -- are already being talked about.
Oklahoma Gazette |
Scott Cooper |
09-10-2008 |
Politics
Curtis McCarty, Free at Lastnew
A man sitting on death row for nearly 20 years was released due to questionable actions by former Oklahoma City police chemist Joyce Gilchrist.
Oklahoma Gazette |
Scott Cooper |
05-11-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Avenging an Angel
Oklahoma residents have wondered for nearly 25 years who killed Debra Sue Carter -- three men have been found guilty, but all three convictions were thrown out.
Oklahoma Gazette |
Scott Cooper |
05-31-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Dirty Little Secret
Two of the biggest stars in porn from the last 10 years -- Jesse Jane and Stacy Valentine -- have Oklahoma roots.
Oklahoma Gazette |
Scott Cooper and Preston Jones |
02-09-2006 |
Sex
Tags: porn
An Unprecedented Move on Death Penalty for the Retarded
In unusual fashion, the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals handed down a slew of decisions and established a new chapter for the state on capital punishment.
Oklahoma Gazette |
Scott Cooper |
12-15-2005 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
'Painting With a Broad Brush'
An Oklahoma judge attacked the credibility and experience of federal judges. Three requests by Oklahoma Gazette to copy or review a videotape made of the hearing were denied.
Oklahoma Gazette |
Scott Cooper |
10-26-2005 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Free at Last?
If the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals rules in his favor, Curtis Edward McCarty’s date with death could be reversed. The death row inmate hopes to lead a normal life after 20 years behind bars.
Oklahoma Gazette |
Scott Cooper |
06-15-2005 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Prosecution Witness Put Under the Microscope
Joyce Gilchrist was the star forensic witness for Oklahoma County prosecutors. She sent hundreds of people to jail -- several on death row, some already executed. But a case before the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals sheds light
on what some called "Black Magic."
Oklahoma Gazette |
Scott Cooper |
03-09-2005 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: DNA
