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Press group sues Riverside County, alleging defective handling of public records

The lawsuit alleges Riverside County violated California law by delaying release of records on 13 in-custody deaths, with over $13 million paid in related settlements, plaintiffs said.

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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) - A San Rafael-based press freedom advocacy group is suing Riverside County for alleged violations of a state law intended to ensure timely access to documents tied to in-custody deaths, based on significant delays in responding to media requests and other deficiencies, it was announced today.    "Transparency in government is always essential to the functioning of a democracy,'' First Amendment Coalition attorney Aaron …

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KESQ broke the news in on Friday, December 5, 2025.
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