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In a controversial last-minute move, Ohio lawmakers have authorized police departments to charge fees for fulfilling Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests involving the editing and redacting of video footage, including body camera recordings and jail surveillance.
The move has been criticized for imposing a financial barrier on journalists, activists, and citizens seeking access to public records, undermining transparency and accountability. Critics argue that it will predominantly affect rural White areas with limited police staffing, which are more likely to start imposing fees on FOIA requests.
Read Here: justicereport.news/2025/01/09/ohio-introduces-up-to-750-fee-for-body-cam-requests-as-gop-governor-blames-social-media-influencers/
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