Police Officer Suing Tulsa Newspaper For Libel, Invasion Of Privacy

A Tulsa Police officer is suing a local newspaper for libel, and invasion of privacy.

In a lawsuit, Shawn King says "This Land Press" collaborated with his ex-fiance on stories painting him to be a child molester and a sexual deviant, claims he says are untrue.

The lawsuit says King deserves damages in excess of $10,000.

King is currently on paid leave from the department.

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