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City of Memphis releases new videos related to Tyre Nichols’s fatal beating
The recordings were released after a media coalition, represented by an RCFP attorney, successfully challenged court orders prohibiting their disclosure.
February 7, 2024
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Reporters Committee
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Local Legal Initiative
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What the release of the Amir Locke shooting video reveals about Minnesota public access laws
The release of police bodycam footage highlights the discretionary application of the state's public access laws.
February 14, 2022
By
Gillian Vernick
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Freedom of Information
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Perrusquia v. The City of Memphis
Case Number: CH-21-0196 Court: The Chancery Court of Shelby County, Tennessee, for the Thirtieth Judicial District at Memphis Client: Marc Perrusquia…
February 23, 2021
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Chris Young
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Reporters Committee supports New Jersey bill to improve police transparency, accountability
On July 14, 2020, the Reporters Committee urged the New Jersey Senate’s Law and Public Safety Committee to pass S.…
July 15, 2020
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Chris Young
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Massachusetts bodycam, dashcam footage should be publicly accessible
Statement: RCFP opposes Massachusetts bill exempting bodycam and dashcam footage from disclosure.
July 11, 2019
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Reporters Committee
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