Federal judge lets Iowa watchdog intervene in wrongful death lawsuit

A federal judge in a wrongful death lawsuit against the city of Burlington granted a request by an Iowa watchdog group to intervene in the case. U.S. Senior Judge James Gritzner on Friday granted the request to intervene by the Iowa Freedom of Information Council, but has deferred the watchdog group’s request to unseal police […]

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“Molly’s Law” will open more public records to victims’ families

Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed a law that could help families fighting to learn the truth about the death of loved ones.

Rauner signed legislation today that strengthens Illinois' Freedom of Information Act by increasing fines for public bodies that fail to comply with court orders to release information. Continue…

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