CPOA petition to close records denied
Judge Kevin Crane ruled to deny the Columbia Police Officers Association's petition to file an injunction on Tuesday.The injunction was to withhold any public records regarding police misconduct complaints.
The hearing was held at the Boone County Courthouse Tuesday morning. Attorney Scott Jansen represented CPOA while City Attorney Cavanaugh Noce represented the city of Columbia. Jean Maneke, attorney for the Columbia Daily-Tribune was also present during the hearing.
Crane said he understood CPOA's argument but could not see any way around the Sunshine Law.
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