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@doublesidedmedia.bsky.socialOn August 1, the local online news organization Double Sided Media made two records requests to the Eugene Police Department for data on potential misconduct. EPD responded Sept. 28 with a combined cost of more than $2.6 million for both requests. Read the whole story in Eugene Weekly.
Show PostThe Eugene Police Department is clearly obstructing lawful records requests for information about officer Justin Peckels who punched a resident in the face during a traffic stop.
Show PostAnd here I thought our $4000 was ridiculous! Oregon records law needs more guardrails to prevent public officials who are simply bad actors.
Show PostHow much does it cost to get more information about a cop who punched someone in the face? If you guessed anything lower than $2.5 million, you’d be wrong — at least according to the city of Eugene, Oregon. buff.ly/AlxYU8S
Show Post"For small newsrooms, a $2.5 million invoice is effectively a gag order that was never actually about covering costs, but bullying the requester to drop their inquiry," FPF's @laurenleharper.bsky.social writes in @theintercept.com More on ransoms for public records:
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