Massachusetts Criminal Defamation Arrests (Massachusetts State Police)

Adam Steinbaugh filed this request with the Massachusetts State Police of Massachusetts.
Multi Request Massachusetts Criminal Defamation Arrests
Submitted April 21, 2022
Est. Completion None
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From: Adam Steinbaugh

Subject: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Massachusetts Criminal Defamation Arrests (Massachusetts State Police)

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To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:

Any police reports generated on or after October 1, 2019, concerning any alleged violation of MA Gen L ch 272 § 98C, "libel," or "hatred."

I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as we believe this request is in the public interest, as suggested but not stipulated by the recommendations of the Massachusetts Supervisor of Public Records. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.

I expect the request to be filled in an accessible format, including for screen readers, which provide text-to-speech for persons unable to read print. Files that are not accessible to screen readers include, for example, .pdf image files as well as physical documents.

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,

Adam Steinbaugh

From: Massachusetts State Police

Subject: Response to request for records

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Dear Mr. Steinbaugh,
The Massachusetts Department of State Police ("Department") is in receipt of your request for "[a]ny police reports generated on or after October 1, 2019, concerning any alleged violation of MA Gen L ch 272 § 98C, 'libel,' or 'hatred.'" The Department considers your request as a submission under G.L. c. 66, §10, the Massachusetts Public Records Law.
Please be advised that after a diligent search, the Department is unable to locate any responsive records based on the information you provided. If you have any additional information that may assist the Department in its search, please forward it to my attention.
If you wish to challenge any aspect of this response, you may appeal to the Supervisor of Public Records following the procedure set forth in 950 C.M.R. 32.08, a copy of which is available at http://www.mass.gov/courts/case-legal-res/law-lib/laws-by-source/cmr/. You may also file a civil action in accordance with M.G.L. c. 66, § 10A.
Sincerely,

Allison Hynes
Staff Legal Counsel
Office of Chief Legal Counsel
Massachusetts State Police
470 Worcester Road
Framingham, MA 01702
Telephone: 508.820.2335

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