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Billy Penn investigation exposes SEPTA’s failure to track sex assault, harassment against workers
Without legal support from an RCFP attorney, Billy Penn reporter Michaela Winberg said, “The story wouldn’t have happened.”By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of information
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Erie Reader rejects politician’s demand to retract op-ed
On behalf of The Erie Reader, the Reporters Committee’s local attorney in Pennsylvania is rejecting a U.S. congressman’s demand that…By Chris YoungCategorized in First Amendment -
Unsealed court records reveal extortion allegations targeting Penn State University football players
The records were made public hours after local news outlets, represented by RCFP attorneys, sought to intervene in the case.Categorized in Court access
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In Re: Search Warrants Involving Crime Victims Who Are Students of The Pennsylvania State University
Case Number: 2022-1264 Court: Centre County Court of Common Pleas Clients: The Centre Daily Times, Spotlight PA, WJAC-TV Motion to…By Chris YoungCategorized in Court access -
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Reilly v. York County
Case Number: 1:18-cv-01803-MCC Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania Client: York Daily Record Motion to Intervene…By Chris YoungCategorized in Court access -
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American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania v. Pennsylvania State Police
Court: Pennsylvania Supreme Court Date Filed: June 9, 2022 Update: On Aug. 22, 2023, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled in…By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of information -
Philadelphia Inquirer investigation reveals PR effort to spin pension fund’s accounting error
RCFP attorneys represented the newspaper in its successful effort to obtain emails from executives of Pennsylvania’s largest pension fund.By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of information
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RCFP, PNA letter to Pennsylvania Supreme Court highlights barriers to accessing court records
A coalition led by RCFP, PNA raises concerns about restrictions on public access to criminal court records in several counties.Categorized in Court access
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Pennsylvania newspaper’s lawsuit results in public records training for township employees
RCFP attorneys helped the paper reach a settlement requiring Lancaster Township to train employees on the Right to Know Law.By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of information
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Weidenhof v. Lancaster Township
Case Numbers: 2021-10207 (related case: Lancaster Township. v. Weidenhof, No. MsD. No. 2021-40053) Court: Court of Common Pleas of Butler…By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of information