Aaron Knapp Unplugged
Broadcasting Without Permission
Good people of Ohio and beyond — welcome.
Aaron Knapp Unplugged is an independent investigative journalism and public records accountability project headquartered in Lorain County, Ohio. We expose what others ignore, document what others deny, and publish what others hope stays buried.
Our work sits at the intersection of:
- Public records law
- Real-world investigative reporting
- Citizen journalism
- Government accountability
- Constitutional rights advocacy
We do it without permission. We do it without institutional backing. We do it because transparency is not optional — it is the law.
Who We Are
Aaron C. Knapp, LSW, BSSW
Founder, Journalist, Host of Unplugged
Ohio Licensed Social Worker, Public Advocate, Former 6th Ward Candidate
Aaron is a decorated veteran, trained social worker, and relentless public records researcher who has spent years documenting corruption, retaliation, and misconduct inside local government systems. His work has appeared in legal filings, ethics complaints, news stories, and citizen training workshops across Ohio.
He does not speak for any political machine.
He speaks for the public record.
Affiliated Projects Include:
- Lorain Politics Unplugged (Community + Research Page)
- The Unplugged Podcast (“Broadcasting Without Permission”)
- Public Records Request Master Toolkit
- Inside the Blue Wall investigative series
- Lorain County corruption exposés (Episodes 1–8 and ongoing)
What We Publish
We publish verified records and investigative journalism, including:
- Public records requests and responses
- Emails, texts, affidavits, sworn statements
- Bodycam and courthouse footage analysis
- Legal filings and policy research
- Data visualizations and document archives
- Podcast interviews and live commentary
- Side-by-side evidence comparisons
Our stories are always:
✔ Evidence-based
✔ Citation-supported
✔ Legally sourced
✔ Available for public review
If we publish it, we can prove it.
Our Mission
To equip everyday citizens with:
- The documents they are entitled to under Ohio law
- The tools to hold leaders accountable
- The courage to push back against institutional retaliation
We train citizens to use the Sunshine Laws, the Ohio Court of Claims, and public meetings law as instruments of truth — not theater.
Be lawful, not awful.
That is our method and our mandate.
No Party, No Permission, No Apologies
We are not controlled by:
❌ Political parties
❌ County power brokers
❌ Corporate media
❌ PACs
❌ Dark-money nonprofits
We are controlled by one thing only:
➡ The public’s right to know.
Media & Legal Disclosure
- We are a First Amendment protected news and research platform.
- All investigative activity is conducted under legal authority, including Ohio Revised Code §149.43, §121.22, the Federal Freedom of Information Act, and relevant constitutional case law.
- We do not publish classified information, sealed juvenile data, HIPAA-protected information, or materials barred by court order.
- Any claims made in investigative reports are based on verifiable evidence stored offline and available to legal counsel upon request.
Support the Work
Every records request, court filing, and investigative report costs time and money.
If you believe independent journalism matters, you can support us here:
➡ Paypal Secure Link:
📲 https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/JA9GUZ5MHPQUC
(No donation is ever required. Knowledge stays free.)
Contact
📩 AaronTheSocialWorker@gmail.com
🔐 Anonymous sourcing and document drops welcome
