Oregon Police Are Charging a Local News Outlet $2.5M for Records About One Cop
Summary
Public records fees in Eugene for officer records amount to $2.5M, a figure the outlet says is prohibitive and acts as a gag order. The Intercept frames this as a chilling tactic to suppress oversight, contrasting with other agencies’ responses and noting use of advanced tech (Flock license plate readers) while limiting basic searches. The piece argues for fee caps and public-interest waivers to protect journalism and transparency.