OPINION Redding, CA — In yet another example of selective reporting, Shasta Scout published a shallow, one-sided article on May 22, 2026, that whitewashes critical findings from the Anderson Police Department’s investigation into former Youth Options Shasta Director Susan Wilson. The article was entitled "Unsatisfied with lack of charges against former nonprofit director, Crye takes aim at Shasta's district attorney" by Nevin Kallepalli. While Shasta Unfiltered has consisten

As a new board member of YOS in 2024, Crye took his oversight responsibilities seriously. He began examining the organization’s daily operations and structure and asked why Executive Director (ED) Susan Wilson was not involved in operational activities. YOS staff informed him that Wilson had not been in the office for months, yet was still receiving full pay while on medical leave. Crye’s review of documents revealed inappropriate payments of medical benefits, sick leave, and