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MENTAL HEALTH

Arkansas Psychiatrist Accused of Fraud Faces 200+ Lawsuits—And Is Now Involuntarily Committed, Himself

The state’s leading psychiatrist allegedly defrauded Medicaid while imprisoning patients. Now, he’s getting a taste of his own abusive “medicine.”

CORRUPTION

Judge Rules Fort Smith Violated FOIA After Hiring Woman Charged with Felony Stalking

A judge found Fort Smith violated the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act after hiring a candidate charged with felony stalking. The fallout exposes deep cracks in transparency and oversight.

HUMAN RIGHTS

Arkansas Voters and AG Move to Strengthen FOIA

If approved by voters, the measure would create a commission to help citizens request government records and penalize agencies that fail to comply with those requests.