Gary Gardner
Gary Orvall Gardner | |
|---|---|
 Gardiner in a Cropduster | |
| Born | February 3, 1946 |
| Died | September 20, 2021 (aged 75) |
| Citizenship | American |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Known for | Whistleblower of 1999 Tulia, Texas drug scandal |
Gary Gardner (born Gary Orvall Gardner, February 3, 1946 – September 20, 2021)[1] was a farmer who gained recognition for exposing corruption related to illegal drug arrests in Tulia, Texas. Gardner played a vital role in bringing Officer Tom Coleman to justice.[2] In 1999, Coleman had falsely arrested fifteen percent of the African American population in Tulia for dealing cocaine.[3] Gardiner's testimonials were widely covered by national media outlets such as 60 Minutes,[3] People,[2] and the New York Times.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ "Gary Orvall Gardner (Tulia)". kornerstonefunerals.com. 2021. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
- ^ a b Bean, Alan (2010). Taking Out the Trash in Tulia, Texas. DeSoto, Texas: Advanced Concept Design. ISBN 978-0-98261-620-8. Retrieved October 9, 2023 – via Google Books.
- ^ a b Miscarriage of Justice in Tulia Texas USA (Video). New York, New York: 60 Minutes. September 28, 2003. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
- ^ "Tulia: Race, Cocaine, and Corruption in a Small Texas Town". New York Times. November 6, 2005. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
External links[edit]
- Crime Stories (Video). New York, New York: A&E Networks – via YouTube.
- Taking Out the Trash in Tulia, Texas (Book). Advanced Concept Design – via Google Books.