NY’s Highest Court Issues Landmark Ruling Requiring Full Disclosure of Police Misconduct Records to NYCLU

Following a lawsuit from the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) with pro bono counsel A&O Shearman, the New York Court of Appeals ruled today that the Rochester Police Department must publicly disclose all records related to police discipline and misconduct allegations, regardless of whether the RPD “substantiated” the complaint or imposed discipline, following the 2020 repeal of 50-a.
— Read on www.nyclu.org/press-release/nys-highest-court-issues-landmark-ruling-requiring-full-disclosure-of-police-misconduct-records-to-nyclu