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Oregon police demand $2.5M from news outlet for records on one officer
Original: Oregon Police Are Charging a Local News Outlet $2.5M for Records About One Cop A Eugene-based publication requested reco
Police in Eugene, Oregon are charging a local news outlet $2.5 million to fulfill a public records request concerning a single officer accused of misconduct. Critics say the prohibitive fee effectively blocks public scrutiny of police conduct and raises concerns about transparency and the use of records fees to deter journalism. The case is drawing national attention as an example of public records laws being used to shield police misconduct from oversight.
Why now: The extraordinary fee is seen as a potential tactic to obstruct journalism and public accountability for police misconduct.
Eugene Police DepartmentEugene, OregonThe Intercept
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