She was otherwise in good health for her age, themediaoutlet claimed.
The raid by the Marion Police Department stemmed from a complaint by a local restaurant owner.
Kari Newell accused the Record of illegally obtaining information about her during a council meeting earlier this week.
The Marion County Record officeMark Reinstein/MediaPunch /IPX
Five officers the full contingent of the Marion Police Dept.
Eric Meyer told CNN he was at home with his mother.
She tearfully watched as police took away her computer, a router and her Alexa smart speakers.
Meyer said he ultimately decided against publishing the story.
Everyone involved should be ashamed of themselves.
The Marion Police Department said on social media that the federal Privacy Protection Act protects journalists from searches.
The statement added that the victim asks that we do all the law allows to ensure justice is served.
