Pehrson v. Reynolds

  • Filed: 03/27/2008
  • Status: Closed
  • Latest Update: Mar 27, 2008
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Open records lawsuit challenging a police department’s refusal to release a copy of the arrest report of car passengers who may have been victims of racial profiling. A day after the suit was filed, the defendants turned over the requested documents.

Attorney(s):
Gary Berkowitz

ACLU Sues North Smithfield Police for Refusing to Release Arrest Report

In the latest example of a police department choosing to ignore its clear legal responsibilities to release public documents, the Rhode Island ACLU has today filed an open records lawsuit against the North Smithfield Police for refusing to turn over an arrest report to a community activist.

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ACLU Sues North Smithfield Police for Refusing to Release Arrest Report

In the latest example of a police department choosing to ignore its clear legal responsibilities to release public documents, the Rhode Island ACLU has today filed an open records lawsuit against the North Smithfield Police for refusing to turn over an arrest report to a community activist.