Leroy Truth Named “Auditor of the Year” at National First Amendment Auditors Conference

Pensacola, Florida — October 2025

In a landmark moment for the First Amendment auditing community, Leroy Truth has been awarded “Auditor of the Year 2025” at the Second Annual National First Amendment Auditors Auditpalooza Conference held in Pensacola, Florida.

The event drew participants and supporters from across the United States — including independent journalists, civil liberties advocates, constitutional activists, and online accountability organizations — all united by a shared mission: to defend the U.S. Constitution and promote transparency in government.

The conference, organized by well-known First Amendment advocate John Filax and hosted by Larry Downs, celebrated individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to civil rights, free speech, and the public’s right to record and question government authority.

Leroy Truth, known for his investigative reporting under Leroy Truth Investigations, was recognized for his groundbreaking work exposing alleged political misconduct and government abuse in New Jersey. His reporting has focused on claims of pay-to-play politics, political retaliation, selective law enforcement, and the handling of sexual misconduct allegations within Union City’s public institutions — issues that he continues to investigate and document through his online platforms.

“The problem isn’t that we are outnumbered — the problem is that we have been unorganized,” Leroy said, quoting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in his acceptance remarks. “But not anymore. We’re building a national peaceful movement of truth-tellers who refuse to be silenced.”

Leroy was joined at the event by fellow activists and content creators from across the country, including The Exposure Report with David Snow, Garden State Accountability with Vinnie, Scalzo Photo, and Sean from Long Island Audit — all part of what attendees described as a growing nationwide coalition of “Constitutional Guardians.”

Throughout the weekend, panels and workshops explored the expanding role of First Amendment auditors in modern America — citizens who use cameras and digital media to document public officials and hold government institutions accountable.

Leroy Truth’s recognition was met with widespread applause from peers who praised his persistence and courage in confronting powerful political networks and his commitment to protecting the public’s right to know. Supporters at the conference described him as a “fearless voice for accountability” and “a symbol of citizen journalism done right.”

“We’re not waiting for permission,” Leroy said after receiving his award. “We are the permission.”

Following the award, Leroy Truth Investigations announced plans to continue publishing materials related to its ongoing investigations into alleged misconduct involving political figures and local officials in Union City, New Jersey, as well as new upcoming interviews with individuals who claim to have experienced retaliation or corruption within that system.

While many of these allegations remain under investigation, Leroy Truth and his team have stated their commitment to working transparently and encouraging witnesses and victims to contact appropriate authorities — including the FBI and U.S. Attorney’s Office — to ensure that all claims are handled through proper legal channels.

The event concluded with a strong message of unity and perseverance within the auditing community: a call to continue exercising constitutional rights peacefully, responsibly, and in defense of government accountability.

As the movement grows, Leroy Truth’s recognition as Auditor of the Year 2025 marks not just a personal milestone but a powerful symbol of how independent citizen journalism continues to shape the national conversation on freedom, transparency, and justice.