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Judges and Judiciary

Sep. 2, 2006

High Court Bars Media Access to Police Disciplinary Records

Overturning a lower court, the California Supreme Court on Thursday ruled against media access to police officer disciplinary records.

By Ryan Oliver
Daily Journal Staff Writer

      Overturning a lower court, the California Supreme Court on Thursday ruled against media access to police officer disciplinary records.
      The closely watched San Diego case pitted police officer unions arguing for officer privacy against news outlets and First Amendment organizations that said public oversight is crucial to thwarting of...

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