Freedom of Information

Committee rules detained suspect's mug shot must be released 03/09/98 UTAH--Juab County sheriff David Carter must release the mug shot…

Court finds school district waived confidentiality right 02/09/98 OREGON--A school district's report detailing the alleged "misuse and theft" of school…

Court lifts cap on attorney's fees due to government "dishonesty" 01/26/98 WASHINGTON, D.C.--In mid-December, federal District Court Judge Royce Lamberth…

County cannot promise confidentiality in discrimination settlement 11/03/97 OHIO--A settlement agreement in a racial discrimination case brought by a former…

Wiretap suit over transcript in public record dismissed 09/22/97 TEXAS--A federal District Court judge in Dallas ruled in mid- August…

County 'obscenity panel' members can remain anonymous 08/25/97 VIRGINIA--The names of 12 Prince William County residents who served on an…

High court nominee's questionnaire ruled confidential 07/28/97 MASSACHUSETTS--The questionnaire completed by former U.S. Solicitor General Charles Fried for the state's…

School ordered to release coach's letter of reprimand 06/30/97 MICHIGAN--The privacy interests of University of Michigan basketball coach Steve Fisher…

Court finds 'no public purpose' in disclosing shooting victim's name 06/02/97 CALIFORNIA--In early May, a Superior Court judge in Riverside…

Attorney general says tape of play is 'educational record' 06/02/97 TEXAS--The state attorney general concluded in late April that a…