Battle Creek’s “Victim Support” Circus: When Proclamations Protect Predators, Not People
FAFO Justice Op/Ed By: Autumn Smith April 7, 2026 – The Battle Creek City Commission put on a show for the cameras. Under Mayor Mark…
DEVELOPING: Conflict Concerns Emerge Over Township Law Firm’s Dual Roles in State-Backed Energy Projects
By FAFO Justice Editorial Staff COMSTOCK TOWNSHIP, MI — Growing scrutiny is being directed at a law firm, Bauckham, Thall, Seeber, Kaufman & Koches P.C. representing multiple Michigan townships, including…
JUST IN: Battle Creek Declines to Address Allegations of Employee Speech Restrictions Amid Douponce Coverage
By FAFO Editorial Staff BATTLE CREEK, MI — The City of Battle Creek has issued a brief and non-specific response to mounting questions regarding allegations that city employees have been…
BREAKING: Investigative Journalist Targeted? Traffic Stop Sparks Questions of Retaliation in Multi-Jurisdictional Sextortion Probe
BATTLE CREEK, MI — In a development that critics are calling a blatant act of intimidation, investigative journalist Autumn Smith was intercepted and cited by a Calhoun County Sheriff’s deputy…
Reports Allege City Employees Threatened with Discipline Over Social Media Posts About Kris Douponce
By: FAFO Editorial Staff BATTLE CREEK, MI — Multiple sources have come forward alleging that City of Battle Creek employees have been called into the Human Resources department and warned…
Blue Wall of Silence: When Journalism Meets Intimidation
In the world of investigative journalism, the goal is simple: shine a light where others want darkness. But when that light falls on law enforcement, the “Blue Wall of Silence”…
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“See Something, Say Something”… Unless You’re a Cop?
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…
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City of Battle Creek Asks FAFO Justice to Amplify Call for Victims of Kris Douponce to Come Forward
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…
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Calhoun County Officials Pressured Over Lack of Action in Case Involving Kris Douponce; Former MSP Detective
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…
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Serial Corruption In Cereal City: Decades of Misconduct and an FBI Investigation
This Did Not Happen Overnight… Ten years ago, I was acquitted after what can only be described as a retaliatory second trial. I was charged with disturbing the peace at…
UPDATE: Court Records Show Douponce Behind on Child Support While Pursuing Custody
Newly reviewed court records add another layer of concern surrounding Kris Douponce. Documents obtained by FAFO Justice show that Douponce is currently behind on court-ordered child support payments for the…