Sheriff in Virginia Fined For Refusing to Release Public Information
· Story link The sheriff of Madison County, Virginia was found guilty of willfully violating the state’s Freedom of Information…
The sheriff of Madison County, Virginia was found guilty of willfully violating the state’s Freedom of Information Act and fined $250 and ordered to pay court costs.. A former employee brought suit after Sheriff Erik J. Weaver refused to disclose the names of persons he had appointed to a citizens advisory board. After the ruling, Weaver promptly released the names. (12/20/07)