Newspaper wins partial access to governor's records

Article Abstract:

The Maryland Court of Appeals ruled in Washington Post Co. v. Office of the Governor that some of Governor Parris Glendening records were public records and had to be made available to the press.

Records and correspondence, Governors

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Earnhardt law reverses access to open records

Article Abstract:

The author discusses Florida's passage of legislation to limit access to autopsy photographs following the death of racecar driver Dale Earnhardt.

Florida, Laws, regulations and rules, Cover Story, Portrayals, Autopsy, Privacy, Right of, Right of privacy, Freedom of the press

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Attorney destroys madam's 'black book' despite request: some courts have taken action against parties that destroy records before review of the denial is complete

Article Abstract:

The author discusses cases before a Maryland court in mid-2001 regarding the destruction of evidence, which was subject to a media request for access in an investigation to determine if there had been a cover-up by officials involved in a prostitution ring.

Cases, Prostitution, Legal documents, Evidence spoliation

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