List of Civil Lawsuits/Criminal Lawsuits Bought Against Austin Police Officers of PD

Brianna Knibbs filed this request with the Austin Law Departent of Austin, TX.
Tracking #

C192956

Z008691-081723

Est. Completion None
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Fix Required

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From: Brianna Knibbs

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

copies of reports, lists, databases, or individual documents that details civil and/or criminal lawsuits of police misconduct brought against the city's police officers and/or the department by civilians or protesters who were injured during the 2020 George Floyd Protests from May 2020 to December 2021.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

Through this request, I am gathering information on the copies of the three lawsuits because this information is being sought on behalf of NYCity News Service for dissemination to the general public.

Please waive any applicable fees. Release of the information is in the public interest because it will contribute significantly to public understanding of government operations and activities. As I am making this request as a journalist and this information is of timely value, I would appreciate your communicating with me by phone or email, if you have questions regarding this request.

Please provide expedited processing of this request which concerns a matter of urgency. As a journalist, I am primarily engaged in disseminating information. The public has an urgent need for information about the copies of the three lawsuits because I certify that my statements concerning the need for expedited processing are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Thank you in advance for your time. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within five business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,
Brianna Knibbs

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Brianna Knibbs

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Please note your request must ask for records that already exist. The Texas Public Information Act does not require a governmental body to create new information, perform legal research, or answer questions.

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Again, thank you for contacting the Austin Public Records Center.

From: Austin Law Departent

Dear :
Thank you for contacting the City of Austin. Your request was received in this office on 8/18/2023 and given the reference number C192956-081823 for tracking purposes. Your request will be forwarded to the relevant City departments to locate the information you seek.
Records Requested: August 17, 2023
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
copies of reports, lists, databases, or individual documents that details civil and/or criminal lawsuits of police misconduct brought against the city's police officers and/or the department by civilians or protesters who were injured during the 2020 George Floyd Protests from May 2020 to December 2021.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
Through this request, I am gathering information on the copies of the three lawsuits because this information is being sought on behalf of NYCity News Service for dissemination to the general public.
Please waive any applicable fees. Release of the information is in the public interest because it will contribute significantly to public understanding of government operations and activities. As I am making this request as a journalist and this information is of timely value, I would appreciate your communicating with me by phone or email, if you have questions regarding this request.
Please provide expedited processing of this request which concerns a matter of urgency. As a journalist, I am primarily engaged in disseminating information. The public has an urgent need for information about the copies of the three lawsuits because I certify that my statements concerning the need for expedited processing are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Thank you in advance for your time. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within five business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Brianna Knibbs
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Brianna Knibbs
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Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, you will receive communication from the City of Austin within 10 business days informing you of one or more of the following:
• The date the information will be available or a copy of the records sought
• A cost estimate/invoice
• A letter advising there is no responsive information for your request or that some/all the responsive information may or must be withheld by the City of Austin in accordance with the law
• The need for clarification from you.
Please note your request must ask for records that already exist. The Texas Public Information Act does not require a governmental body to create new information, perform legal research, or answer questions.
You can monitor the status of your request using the "My Request Center" menu option at the Austin Public Records Center. (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1HYBAZw-2F86orr31-2BaFYUne3L47FKHxc1rUokDzTNby-2BhaQNYV2wMC6-2F464g5e1NjvyTM7MYc865flD6n6amaqoAI-3DLVGs_xMqDIq1uoChXCiUjMg7bYQwWP1l6zgLIhKSOc5LmaifxCQm0fOSPomyaaMtVcdd6UHJnB5hik7kq1n88VqrL65n8N18bzw4kEuILTM1bITdXGKyMUlNC5cLFG-2BSxY3fnaMJFotW2hdHuIfawKwB1CHcGZQciO1SUsrQvO2DMfYeIvKqodwJxzrwSlszXwhvU1YpaC6IbTdDRr253A2kCX-2Fi5-2Flq5FV0AKYaOas9j5aCYH-2BVnOp2VG4fgPbzKj4226404ViAWu1-2FtqzRTfluY7C9Nj0oV4tm5bVhgSLXuiqEQd3DVRBzsNJ8YFFdJ6BZtD1LrE1qNj-2FjCcj1St4miTT45Hj1NsjQptlr6QWM1W9jvw9fx-2FpsX9Tmz6aef1EDXW8qT-2B4OjjPbmMmLI01sGCg-3D-3D)
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From: Austin Law Departent

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Re: Open Record Request of August 17, 2023, Reference # Z008691-081723 Dear Brianna, The City of Austin received a Public Information request from you on August 17, 2023 This request has been sent to the other City of Austin department. The City of Austin reference number is C192956. Responsive information if any will be provided by the other City of Austin departments. Request Z008691-081723 is closed. A request for copies of records pertaining to the following: “[PUBLICRECORDDESIRED]” Thank you, Austin Police Department
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From: Austin Law Departent

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Re: Public Information Request of August 18, 2023, Reference # C192956-081823 Dear , The City of Austin received a Public Information request from you on August 18, 2023 Your Public Information Request Reference # C192956-081823 is still being processed.  The City of Austin will make the effort to ensure information you have requested is made available in a timely manner.  We anticipate completing your request on or before 09/14/2023. A request for copies of records pertaining to the following: “August 17, 2023
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
copies of reports, lists, databases, or individual documents that details civil and/or criminal lawsuits of police misconduct brought against the city's police officers and/or the department by civilians or protesters who were injured during the 2020 George Floyd Protests from May 2020 to December 2021.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
Through this request, I am gathering information on the copies of the three lawsuits because this information is being sought on behalf of NYCity News Service for dissemination to the general public.
Please waive any applicable fees. Release of the information is in the public interest because it will contribute significantly to public understanding of government operations and activities. As I am making this request as a journalist and this information is of timely value, I would appreciate your communicating with me by phone or email, if you have questions regarding this request.
Please provide expedited processing of this request which concerns a matter of urgency. As a journalist, I am primarily engaged in disseminating information. The public has an urgent need for information about the copies of the three lawsuits because I certify that my statements concerning the need for expedited processing are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Thank you in advance for your time. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within five business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Brianna Knibbs
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Brianna Knibbs
View request history, upload responsive documents, and report problems here:
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For mailed responses, please address (see note):
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DEPT MR 150974
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PLEASE NOTE: This request is not filed by a MuckRock staff member, but is being sent through MuckRock by the above in order to better track, share, and manage public records requests. Also note that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than "MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as undeliverable.” Thank you for contacting the City of Austin. PIR Team City of Austin—Law Department (512) 974-2197

From: Austin Law Departent

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Re: Public Information Request of August 18, 2023, Reference # C192956-081823 Dear , The City of Austin has written to the Texas Attorney General's office regarding your request.  Please log in to the Open Records Center at the following link below to download a copy of the letter. City of Austin - One Department - C192956-081823 The City of Austin received a Public Information request from you on August 18, 2023, to request copies of records pertaining to the following: “August 17, 2023
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
copies of reports, lists, databases, or individual documents that details civil and/or criminal lawsuits of police misconduct brought against the city's police officers and/or the department by civilians or protesters who were injured during the 2020 George Floyd Protests from May 2020 to December 2021.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
Through this request, I am gathering information on the copies of the three lawsuits because this information is being sought on behalf of NYCity News Service for dissemination to the general public.
Please waive any applicable fees. Release of the information is in the public interest because it will contribute significantly to public understanding of government operations and activities. As I am making this request as a journalist and this information is of timely value, I would appreciate your communicating with me by phone or email, if you have questions regarding this request.
Please provide expedited processing of this request which concerns a matter of urgency. As a journalist, I am primarily engaged in disseminating information. The public has an urgent need for information about the copies of the three lawsuits because I certify that my statements concerning the need for expedited processing are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Thank you in advance for your time. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within five business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Brianna Knibbs
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Brianna Knibbs
View request history, upload responsive documents, and report problems here:
https://www.muckrock.com/
If prompted for a passcode, please enter:
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E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW ADDRESS
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 150974
263 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115
PLEASE NOTE: This request is not filed by a MuckRock staff member, but is being sent through MuckRock by the above in order to better track, share, and manage public records requests. Also note that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than "MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as undeliverable.” Thank you for contacting the City of Austin. PIR Team City of Austin— Law Department (512) 974-2197

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From: Austin Law Departent

Good afternoon,

To help resolve this issue, can you please provide the Public Information Request Customer Service Team with the email address that is assigned to the account where you submitted your public information request?

Thank you,
Public Information Request Customer Service

From: Brianna Knibbs

Good afternoon,
Here is my email address for the Public Information Request Customer Service.

Brianna.Knibbs36@journalism.cuny.edu

From: Austin Law Departent

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Re: Public Information Request of August 18, 2023, Reference # C192956-081823 Dear , The City of Austin has withdrawn its letter to the Texas Attorney General's office regarding your request.  Please log in to the Open Records Center at the following link below to download a copy of the withdrawal letter. City of Austin - One Department - C192956-081823 The City of Austin received a Public Information request from you on August 18, 2023, to request copies of records pertaining to the following: “August 17, 2023
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
copies of reports, lists, databases, or individual documents that details civil and/or criminal lawsuits of police misconduct brought against the city's police officers and/or the department by civilians or protesters who were injured during the 2020 George Floyd Protests from May 2020 to December 2021.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
Through this request, I am gathering information on the copies of the three lawsuits because this information is being sought on behalf of NYCity News Service for dissemination to the general public.
Please waive any applicable fees. Release of the information is in the public interest because it will contribute significantly to public understanding of government operations and activities. As I am making this request as a journalist and this information is of timely value, I would appreciate your communicating with me by phone or email, if you have questions regarding this request.
Please provide expedited processing of this request which concerns a matter of urgency. As a journalist, I am primarily engaged in disseminating information. The public has an urgent need for information about the copies of the three lawsuits because I certify that my statements concerning the need for expedited processing are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Thank you in advance for your time. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within five business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Brianna Knibbs
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Brianna Knibbs
View request history, upload responsive documents, and report problems here:
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PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW ADDRESS
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 150974
263 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115
PLEASE NOTE: This request is not filed by a MuckRock staff member, but is being sent through MuckRock by the above in order to better track, share, and manage public records requests. Also note that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than "MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as undeliverable.” Thank you for contacting the City of Austin. PIR Team City of Austin— Law Department (512) 974-2197
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From: Austin Law Departent

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Re: Public Information Request of August 18, 2023, Reference # C192956-081823 Dear , The City of Austin received a Public Information request from you on August 18, 2023 The City of Austin has responsive information for your request.  Please log in to the Open Records Center at the following link to download the responsive records. City of Austin - One Department - C192956-081823 Please be advised you have 30 days to access this information. Once that time has passed, you MUST RESUBMIT YOUR REQUEST as the records are no longer available. Furthermore, due to security reasons you have 3 attempts to download the documents before the system will lock the information. Your browser pop-up blockers must be TURNED OFF to successfully access the information. Please make sure these are turned off before attempting to download. A request for copies of records pertaining to the following: “August 17, 2023
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
copies of reports, lists, databases, or individual documents that details civil and/or criminal lawsuits of police misconduct brought against the city's police officers and/or the department by civilians or protesters who were injured during the 2020 George Floyd Protests from May 2020 to December 2021.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
Through this request, I am gathering information on the copies of the three lawsuits because this information is being sought on behalf of NYCity News Service for dissemination to the general public.
Please waive any applicable fees. Release of the information is in the public interest because it will contribute significantly to public understanding of government operations and activities. As I am making this request as a journalist and this information is of timely value, I would appreciate your communicating with me by phone or email, if you have questions regarding this request.
Please provide expedited processing of this request which concerns a matter of urgency. As a journalist, I am primarily engaged in disseminating information. The public has an urgent need for information about the copies of the three lawsuits because I certify that my statements concerning the need for expedited processing are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Thank you in advance for your time. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within five business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Brianna Knibbs
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Brianna Knibbs
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