Battle Creek Weaponizes City Hall & Police Against Journalist
By Autumn Smith | Op/Ed What is unfolding inside the City of Battle Creek is not a misunderstanding, not a communication breakdown, and not “routine handling of a citizen complaint.”…
By Autumn Smith | Op/Ed What is unfolding inside the City of Battle Creek is not a misunderstanding, not a communication breakdown, and not “routine handling of a citizen complaint.”…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Contact Autumn Smith FAFO Justice April 27, 2026 Comstock Township, MI — Comstock Township Attorney Robert Thall has formally requested that the Michigan Attorney General and…
By Autumn Smith FAFO Justice Investigative Op/Ed EMMETT TOWNSHIP — Here’s the part local officials never seem to understand: People are done being talked down to. They’re done being told…
Investigative Op/Ed By Autumn Smith FAFO Justice In the world of law enforcement, the “Blue Wall of Silence” is often whispered about as a barrier to justice. But in Battle…
FAFO Justice Op/Ed By: Autumn Smith When “Everyone Knows” Corruption Exists—Until Evidence Appears There is a pattern that repeats itself in nearly every community when police corruption is discussed. First,…
By Autumn Smith You Wanted Proof Cops Are Talking Here’s Your Proof “To all of the disbelievers and supporters of the BAD COPS of Battle Creek PD, just remember what…
By: FAFO Editorial Staff:Preferred Pronouns Told/You/So They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but in the case of Battle Creek’s own Kris Douponce a shirtless selfie is worth…
By FAFO Editorial Staff | Op/Ed The authorities are always quick to remind the public: “See Something, Say Something.” It’s a motto they want us to live by—but apparently, it…
BREAKING NEWS By FAFO Justice Autumn Smith In a significant development, the City of Battle Creek has directly turned to independent media platform FAFO Justice to help reach victims connected…
By FAFO Justice Editorial Staff March 30, 2026 Calhoun County officials are facing mounting pressure after a series of direct communications from a local independent journalist raised serious questions about…