Our View: Finally, it's costly to withhold public information from the public
A landmark ruling against a public agency acting in bad faith sends a clear message to others.
Source: pressherald.com
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Agency to fork up nearly $200,000 for shielding public records related to Kennebec County jail
The Maine County Commissioners Association Risk Pool is the first government entity in Maine to be penalized for wrongly withholding documents since the Freedom of Access Act became law in 1959.
Source: pressherald.com
Law Court affirms 'bad faith' finding in public records case stemming from Kennebec County jail lawsuit
In a rare decision, Maine's highest court said officials wrongfully withheld records about a settlement payment to a Black inmate who alleged he had been assaulted by guards while awaiting trial.
Source: sunjournal.com
Law Court affirms 'bad faith' finding in public records case stemming from Kennebec County jail lawsuit
In a rare decision, Maine's highest court said officials wrongfully withheld records about a settlement payment to a Black inmate who alleged he had been assaulted by guards while awaiting trial.
Source: centralmaine.com
Law Court affirms 'bad faith' finding in public records case stemming from Kennebec County jail lawsuit
In a rare decision, Maine's highest court said officials wrongfully withheld records about a settlement payment to a Black inmate who alleged he had been assaulted by guards while awaiting trial.
Source: pressherald.com