State ex rel. Johnson v. City of Cleveland

In their appeal, respondents argue that the court of appeals erred in ordering the release of certain documents as public records. In his cross-appeal, relator argues that certain other documents should have been released as public records. After thorough review, we find the court of appeals did not abuse its discretion in ordering some records released, some released as redacted, and some records not released. We affirm the court of appeals in all respects.

Trial Preparation Records

In their Proposition of Law No. I, respondents argue that witness statements taken by police in a criminal…