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  1. 2020

    Tulsa police major sues media companies

    Lawsuit filed

    In September 2020, Tulsa police major Travis Yates filed a lawsuit against Comcast, Gannett, Public Radio Tulsa, GateHouse Media and other media companies. According to the reporting, the suit alleged that their reports portrayed him in a "false light." The action concerned coverage of his controversial comments on race and policing. The source report identifies the defendants and the nature of the claim but does not specify further details of the proceedings.

    Source excerpt

    • Major Travis Yates has filed a lawsuit against Comcast, Gannett, Public Radio Tulsa, Gatehouse Media and others, saying their reports portrayed him in a "false light."