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Court Blocks Early Access to Police Docs | Jersey News
A New Jersey appeals court just handed down a major ruling on police internal affairs documents, saying defendants can’t access them during active misconduct investigations — even if officers might testify against them. The court argues releasing unproven accusations too early could derail investigations, harm officers’ reputations, and endanger whistleblowers. Instead, defendants must ask a judge to review the files privately; only if relevant material is found will it be shared. The ruling also clarifies that once charges are confirmed, those records must be released. Meanwhile, the court…
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