Gag Order Blocks Local News | Dayton News

Dayton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 21, 2026 · 1m

A local gag order in Vinton County is sparking outrage after a news station was blocked from accessing basic public records in a high-profile child endangerment case involving sixteen kids. Despite being given links to jail intake videos, reporters were denied access — citing the gag order — even after visiting in person. A former prosecutor weighs in, arguing that while protecting a fair trial is vital, the public’s right to information shouldn’t be sacrificed. The order targets one defendant, Gary Siders Junior, with a similar motion pending for Christina Siders. Meanwhile, the jail…