Published 06/03/2022 8:24:00 p.m.

‘Dead suspect loophole’ could be used to block release of Uvalde records

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Texas’ “Dead Suspect Loophole” could be used to block the release of law enforcement records related to last week’s school shooting in Uvalde that left 19 children and two adults dead, transparency advocates and lawmakers fear.

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The Hill

‘Dead suspect loophole’ could be used to block release of Uvalde records

Texas’ “Dead Suspect Loophole” could be used to block the release of law enforcement records related to last week’s school shooting in Uvalde that left 19 children and two a…

06/03/2022 8:24:00 p.m.·Washington, United States

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Newsweek

Uvalde shooting records may not be made public over "dead suspect loophole"

The loophole is frequently used by law enforcement officials in Texas to shield records related to a case in which a suspect dies in police custody.

06/03/2022 8:24:00 p.m.·United States

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Spectrum Local News

Texas House Speaker Phelan calls for end to ‘dead suspect loophole’

Statute allows police to withhold evidence.

06/02/2022 2:47:00 p.m.·United States

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KXAN

‘Dead suspect loophole’ could be used to block release of Uvalde records

Texas’ “Dead Suspect Loophole” could be used to block the release of law enforcement records related to last week’s school shooting in Uvalde that left 19 children and two a…

06/02/2022 11:04:13 p.m.·Austin, United States

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KFDM

Why closing the 'dead suspect loophole' could boost transparency in Uvalde

The investigation in Uvalde is shining light on a problem known as the "dead suspect loophole. " It's the unintended consequence of a law that started out with good intentions. "I think the truth will come out," Uvalde Mayor Don McLaughlin said in a sit-down interview. "As tragic as it is, but these families deserve the answers," he said. McLaughlin said eventually the public would learn everything that happened in the Uvalde shooting.

06/02/2022 4:44:04 p.m.

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FOX16

‘Dead suspect loophole’ could be used to block release of Uvalde records

Texas’ “Dead Suspect Loophole” could be used to block the release of law enforcement records related to last week’s school shooting in Uvalde that left 19 children and two a…

06/03/2022 8:24:00 p.m.

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