Oklahoma sheriff says recording of killing talk was illegal

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An Oklahoma sheriff’s office says the recording in which the sheriff and others are reportedly heard discussing killing two journalists was illegal and predicted felony charges will be filed

by the McCurtain Gazette-News — does not address the recorded discussion, but calls the situation"complex" and one"we regret having to address."

“There is and has been an ongoing investigation into multiple, significant violation of the Oklahoma Security of Communications Act ... which states that it is illegal to secretly record a conversation in which you are not involved and do not have the consent of at least one of the involved parties,” according to the statement.

Jennings also reportedly says he’s known “two or three hit men” in Louisiana, adding “they’re very quiet guys.” Bruce Willingham said he believes the local officials were upset about"stories we've run that cast the sheriff's office in an unfavorable light," including the death of Bobby Barrick, a Broken Bow, Oklahoma, man who died at a hospital in March 2022 after McCurtain County deputies shot him with a stun gun. The newspaper has filedagainst the sheriff's office seeking body camera footage and other records connected to Barrick's death.

 

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