The Freeman defends report amid CCPO legal action threat

Based on the reporter's accounts supported by photos and time stamps, he was outside the school by 7:00 a.m., during the busy arrival of students and parents. The photo accompanying the post was taken at 7:02 a.m., at the start of the crowd buildup.

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The reporters entered the school premises and spoke with several individuals, including a parent, a teacher, and a security guard—none of whom said they saw police personnel stationed outside at the time.

By 7:10 a.m., he exited the school and walked around the vicinity to look for officers to interview. He later returned to the school area and remained there until 8:03 a.m.

Despite this effort, no uniformed police officer was seen in the immediate area during the time he was on site.

"Our reporter did not make sweeping claims, but simply reported what he observed firsthand on the ground," stated The Freeman’s statement, which was posted on its Facebook page early last night.