https://chicosol.org/ by Leslie Layton posted July 9 This story was updated at 2 p.m. today to add comments from both parties’ attorneys. Shortly after taking under submission a public records dispute, Butte County Superior Court Judge Stephen Benson ruled July 8 that the City of Chico must release a PowerPoint presentation on the 2017 police killing of Tyler Rushing. The ruling in favor of Tyler’s father, Scott Rushing of Ventura, requires that the City release requested

https://www.chicoer.com/2024/07/12/whats-next-for-rushing-family-after-public-records-ruling/ Rushing family granted public records in ruling - Enterprise-Record CHICO >> With the judge’s ruling firm, Scott Rushing sets off for the next step in his ongoing court battle with the city of Chico and the Chico Police Department. Earlier this week it was announced that Judge Stephen Benson ruled in favor of Rushing’s camp in a Public Records Act request dating back to late 2022. Ru

Violations of public records act cost taxpayers tens of thousands A Butte County judge has signed an order based on a settlement agreement in the lawsuit filed by journalist Dave Waddell against the City of Chico. by Leslie Layton posted July 14 The City of Chico has settled a lawsuit filed by a local journalist over violations of the California Public Records Act, providing the documents requested and agreeing to pay the costs of the journalist’s attorney. The taxpayers’ pr