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Lawsuit claims Midland judge leaked private info of citizen journalist in retaliation
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk Gabriella Meza , as published by Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar)
· July 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The alleged leak is said to be in retaliation for the resident's reporting on local government issues.
A federal civil rights lawsuit has been filed against Midland County Judge Terry Johnson. The lawsuit was brought by a resident of Midland County, who alleges that the judge leaked sensitive personal information about them. The alleged leak is said to be in retaliation for the resident's reporting on local government issues.
Few details are available about the lawsuit and the events surrounding it. For more information on the lawsuit and the allegations against Judge Johnson, readers can consult the original source, which may have additional details and updates on the case.
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Category: local Published: July 28, 2026 Source: Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A federal civil rights lawsuit has been filed against Midland County Judge Terry Johnson. The lawsuit was brought by a resident of Midland County, who alleges that the judge leaked sensitive personal…
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