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Lawsuit claims Midland judge leaked private info of citizen journalist in retaliation
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Gabriella Meza , as published by KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)
· July 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The lawsuit alleges that Judge Johnson leaked the plaintiff's sensitive personal information.
A federal civil rights lawsuit has been filed in Midland County. The lawsuit targets Midland County Judge Terry Johnson. The plaintiff is a resident of Midland County who also works as a citizen journalist.
The lawsuit alleges that Judge Johnson leaked the plaintiff's sensitive personal information. Further details about the lawsuit are available from local news sources, including KMID ABC Big 2. According to the lawsuit, the alleged leak was an act of retaliation against the plaintiff for reporting on local government activities.
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Category: local Published: July 28, 2026 Source: KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A federal civil rights lawsuit has been filed in Midland County. The lawsuit targets Midland County Judge Terry Johnson. The plaintiff is a resident of Midland County who also works as a citizen…
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