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Lawsuit Claims Key Documents Withheld in Malinowski Case, Alleges Open-Records Violations

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Little Rock, AR — A recent lawsuit has surfaced in Arkansas alleging that state officials have deliberately withheld documents related to an ongoing case involving former legislator, James Malinowski. The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) complaint was filed last week in the Pulaski County Circuit Court, claiming a breach of transparency regarding the investigation. According to the lawsuit, the Arkansas Department of Public Safety has failed to comply with requests for records concerning Malinowski, who is under scrutiny for undisclosed reasons. The plaintiff, a local watchdog group advocating for government transparency, asserts that their multiple … Read more

St. Louis Bar Owner’s Legal Battle Intensifies as Attorney Claims Prosecutorial Misconduct Over Withheld Evidence

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ST. LOUIS — The legal battle surrounding Chad Morris, a local bar owner, has intensified this week as his attorney sought sanctions against the St. and Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office over what he claims is a failure to disclose vital evidence. The dispute stems from an incident last December at Bar:PM, a popular establishment in the South Broadway area, which culminated in the controversial arrest of Morris following a confrontation with police. According to court documents, James Wyrsch, Morris’ lawyer, has accused the circuit attorney’s office, led by Gabe Gore, of withholding information crucial to … Read more

Portland City Council Settles Lawsuit Over Withheld Text Messages with $167,000 Payment

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Portland, Oregon – The Portland City Council has agreed to pay almost $167,000 to settle a lawsuit that accused the city and Mayor Ted Wheeler of withholding a large number of text messages from a public records request. The lawsuit followed an investigation that found Wheeler and other city officials regularly violated city policy by using iMessage on their city-issued iPhones. The city’s public records software at the time was unable to access iMessages. The state public records law mandates that government officials preserve all written communication, including text messages and emails, and provide them … Read more

San Diego’s Shocking Civil Rights Lawsuit: Violent Police Abuse, Withheld Evidence, and a Costly Battle

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San Diego, California – The case of Mickail Myles against the County of San Diego has emerged as one of the most shocking and costly lawsuits in the county’s history. The incident began with a routine traffic stop ten years ago and escalated into allegations of excessive force, racial bias, and a lack of accountability within the San Diego Sheriff’s Department. Myles, who is Black, was pulled over, handcuffed, and beaten by a sheriff’s deputy. The same deputy then unleashed his police dog on Myles, despite other deputies testifying that Myles had been cooperating. In … Read more