Articles

Start with the origin story, follow the timeline, or browse reporting by topic.

Start here

August 8, 2024: the origin story
Aaron J. Scott’s account of the events that led to Cripple Audits.

The timeline so far
Follow the sequence of events and court matters described on the site.

Public records and mandamus

Bureaucratic Paper Shield
Read Aaron J. Scott’s report on the detention and arrest records dispute.

Browse mandamus coverage and discussion →

Case reference

Case and booking numbers listed on Cripple Audits.

TopicCase or booking reference
The ArrestPCSO Case Number 24-31487
Aaron J. Scott Booking Number 24-23097
Mandamus Aaron Scott v Polk County Sheriff’s Office
2025-CA-03499
Legal MalpracticeScott v Stechschulte 2025-CA-3261
Libel Per SeAaron Scott v Adara McCollum 2025-CC-8458

Press information · Community forum