Corrections, Retractions & Content Removal Policy
My Parkland News
A Publication of Leadbelt Operating LLC
Effective Date: November 8, 2026
1. Our Commitment to Accuracy
My Parkland News is committed to providing accurate, fair, responsible, and timely news coverage to the communities we serve.
As an independent news publication owned and operated by Leadbelt Operating LLC, we recognize the importance of maintaining accurate reporting and correcting mistakes when they occur.
Our reporting frequently involves information obtained from law enforcement agencies, public records, court proceedings, government officials, and other sources.
Although we make reasonable efforts to verify information before publication, errors may occasionally occur. When a material factual error is identified and confirmed, we will take appropriate corrective action.
We believe corrections should be handled transparently while preserving the integrity of the public record.
2. How to Request a Correction
Readers, individuals mentioned in our reporting, government agencies, and other interested parties may request a correction if they believe an article contains inaccurate or misleading factual information.
Correction requests should be submitted to:
Email: NewsRoom@MyParklandNews.com
Subject Line: Correction Request – Article Title
To help us review your request, please provide:
- The title or direct URL of the article.
- The specific statement or information believed to be inaccurate.
- An explanation of the alleged error.
- Supporting documentation or reliable sources, when available.
- Your name and contact information so our newsroom may request clarification.
Anonymous correction requests may be considered when sufficient verifiable information is provided.
Submitting a correction request does not guarantee that an article will be changed or removed.
3. Our Correction Review Process
When a correction request is received, My Parkland News may review the original article, source documents, official records, and any additional evidence provided.
We may contact the requesting party, original sources, government agencies, or other relevant individuals to verify disputed information.
If a material factual error is confirmed, we will determine the appropriate correction based on the nature and significance of the error.
Possible actions include correcting inaccurate details, adding clarification, updating an article, publishing a correction notice, or retracting unsupported reporting.
We aim to review legitimate correction requests promptly. Complex matters requiring additional documentation or verification may take longer.
4. Types of Corrections and Updates
Minor Corrections
Minor errors, including typographical mistakes, formatting problems, or spelling errors that do not materially affect the meaning of an article, may be corrected without a separate public notice.
Factual Corrections
When a significant factual error is identified, the article may be corrected and accompanied by a correction notice explaining the change.
Examples include incorrect names, dates, locations, charges, injury information, or other material facts.
Clarifications
When published information is technically accurate but could reasonably create a misleading impression, we may add context or clarification.
Developing Story Updates
Breaking news articles may be updated as additional verified information becomes available.
Updates to developing stories do not necessarily indicate that the original reporting was incorrect.
Retractions
A retraction may be issued when an article contains substantial inaccuracies, relies on fabricated information, or includes central claims that cannot be adequately supported.
A retraction may involve removing the original article, replacing it with a retraction notice, or prominently identifying the reporting as retracted.
5. Arrest Reports and Criminal Charges
My Parkland News may publish arrest information, criminal charges, booking details, and other information obtained from law enforcement agencies and public records.
An arrest or criminal charge is not a conviction. All individuals accused of criminal offenses are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
When reporting arrests or criminal proceedings, we strive to distinguish allegations from established facts.
The publication of an arrest report does not imply that My Parkland News has independently determined an individual’s guilt.
We recognize that criminal cases may result in amended charges, dismissals, acquittals, convictions, or other outcomes.
When significant subsequent developments are brought to our attention and independently verified, we may update previously published coverage to reflect those developments.
6. Dismissed Charges and Acquittals
If criminal charges reported by My Parkland News are later dismissed, or an individual is acquitted, the individual or an authorized representative may request an update to the original article.
Requests should include official court documentation or sufficient information to independently verify the case outcome.
When the outcome is verified and relevant, we will consider updating the article to reflect the dismissal, acquittal, or other disposition.
An update may include a notice such as:
Case Update: Court records indicate that the charges referenced in this article were dismissed on [date]. The original article reported information available at the time of publication.
Or:
Case Update: The defendant was acquitted of the charges referenced in this article on [date].
The dismissal of charges or an acquittal does not automatically require removal of an article that accurately reported an arrest or criminal proceeding when it occurred.
However, we recognize the importance of ensuring that historical reporting does not unnecessarily mislead readers about the current status of a case.
7. Expunged and Sealed Records
Individuals whose criminal records have been expunged or sealed may submit a request for review of previously published coverage.
Requests should include sufficient documentation to verify the applicable court order and identify the affected article.
My Parkland News will evaluate such requests individually, considering the terms of the court order, applicable Missouri and federal law, the accuracy of the original reporting, privacy concerns, and the continuing public interest.
Depending on the circumstances, we may update, anonymize, restrict access to, or remove certain information.
An expungement or sealing order does not necessarily impose the same legal obligations on an independent news organization as it does on the government agency maintaining the underlying records.
We will comply with applicable law and any legally binding order directed to our publication.
8. Requests for Article Removal
My Parkland News generally does not remove accurate, lawfully published news articles solely because an individual or organization disagrees with the reporting or finds it unfavorable.
However, removal requests may be considered in limited circumstances, including:
- Materially inaccurate information that cannot reasonably be corrected.
- Information published in violation of applicable law.
- Serious privacy or safety concerns.
- Inadvertent identification of a protected victim or vulnerable individual.
- Publication of sensitive personal information without sufficient public-interest justification.
- Verified legal requirements or binding court orders.
- Other exceptional circumstances where continued publication would create substantial harm disproportionate to the public interest.
Removal decisions are made on a case-by-case basis.
No individual, business, organization, or government agency is guaranteed removal of otherwise accurate reporting.
9. Search Engine Results and Archived Content
Articles published by My Parkland News may appear in Google, Bing, social media platforms, online archives, and other third-party services.
If an article is corrected, updated, or removed, cached versions, search results, or previously shared copies may remain accessible through outside services.
My Parkland News does not control third-party search engines, independent archives, or websites.
In appropriate circumstances, we may consider technical measures to limit search engine indexing of specific content.
However, we cannot guarantee removal of information from external platforms.
10. Photographs and Identifying Information
Requests involving photographs, names, addresses, or other identifying information will be reviewed with consideration for accuracy, privacy, public interest, and applicable law.
We may remove or replace an image when it has been incorrectly identified, used in a misleading context, or published without an adequate legal basis.
Generic or AI-generated illustrations used in news coverage are not intended to represent actual photographs of the events being reported.
Our visual content practices are further explained in our Editorial Standards & Ethics Policy.
11. Government Records and Official Source Corrections
My Parkland News frequently relies on information provided by public agencies, including the Missouri State Highway Patrol, sheriff’s offices, police departments, courts, and government officials.
If an agency corrects or withdraws previously released information, we will consider whether corresponding changes to our reporting are necessary.
A correction to an official record does not automatically establish that the original article was negligently or improperly published.
However, we recognize the importance of updating material information when reliable corrections become available.
12. Opinion Articles and Letters to the Editor
Opinion pieces, editorials, guest columns, and letters to the editor may express viewpoints that differ from those of My Parkland News.
We distinguish expressions of opinion from verifiable factual assertions.
We generally do not issue corrections merely because a reader disagrees with an opinion.
However, materially inaccurate factual claims appearing in opinion content may be corrected, clarified, or removed when appropriate.
13. Transparency of Corrections
When significant corrections are made, My Parkland News generally seeks to provide a clear explanation to readers.
Correction notices may appear at the beginning or end of an article.
A correction notice may identify the date of the correction and briefly explain what was changed.
We may update article timestamps when substantial revisions are made.
Routine spelling, formatting, or other nonmaterial changes may be made without a separate correction notice.
14. Editorial Authority and Independence
All decisions regarding corrections, clarifications, retractions, updates, and content removal remain under the editorial authority of My Parkland News, subject to applicable law.
Advertisers, sponsors, public officials, businesses, and individuals covered in our reporting do not receive editorial control over published content.
We will not accept payment in exchange for removing accurate news reporting or suppressing legitimate public-interest information.
We reserve the right to decline requests that are unsupported, fraudulent, abusive, or intended to improperly influence independent reporting.
15. Appeals and Additional Information
If a correction or removal request is denied, the requesting party may submit additional reliable documentation for further consideration.
We may reconsider a previous decision when new evidence materially changes the circumstances.
Repeated requests that do not provide new information may be closed without further review.
16. Changes to This Policy
My Parkland News may update this policy as our publication grows, journalistic practices evolve, or applicable laws change.
Revisions will be published on this page with an updated effective date.
17. Contact Information
For correction requests, retractions, article updates, or content removal inquiries, contact:
My Parkland News
A Publication of Leadbelt Operating LLC
Missouri, United States
Email: NewsRoom@MyParklandNews.com
Website: https://MyParklandNews.com
Please include “Correction Request” or “Content Removal Request” in the subject line of your email.