Russ Newkirk was facing multiple firearms felonies, being prosecuted by John Rodabaugh. After the US~Observer got involved, Newkirk even got his guns back.
Manuel Mairs was charged with felony perjury for saying his daughter was being abused by his ex-wife’s husband’s children – a US~Observer vindication story.
Man uses the US~Observer’s investigative reporting as a Racketeering Influenced Corrupt Organization defense. His false criminal charges were dismissed.