New York Times: Judge Faults Police for Delays in Providing Records of Fatal Accident
A judge criticized the police on Friday for dragging their feet in releasing records and reports to the Lefevre family, saying the department had “needlessly delayed” handing over documents.
Village Voice: Mathieu Lefevre’s Family’s Suit Against the NYPD Dismissed
A grieving family's lawsuit against the NYPD over the department's heel-dragging in turning over information about the death of a cyclist was dismissed today.
Village Voice: “Family Sues to Learn Why Shereese Francis was Suffocated in Her Home by Police”
A family sues to get documents from the NYPD, who selectively leek information to the press while simultaneously denying the family's access to the very same information.
CNN: The Search for Justice and Accountability from NYPD
Steve Vaccaro speaks with CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta about NYPD's inadequate investigations of pedestrian and bicycle crashes.
Village Voice: At Mathieu Lefevre Hearing, Arguments About Transparency and Bike Safety
Steve Vaccaro argues for greater transparency and accountability at Mathieu Lefevre's hearing on the NYPD delay in responding to a FOIL request.
Gothamist: Family Of Killed Cyclist Mathieu Lefevre Sues NYPD For Withholding Information
The family of Mathieu Lefevre has filed a lawsuit in the State Supreme Court after the NYPD rejected their FOIL request.
Streetsblog: Family of Mathieu Lefevre Sues NYPD for Withholding Crash Information
Rankin & Taylor attorney Steve Vaccaro has filed a lawsuit against the NYPD for refusing to release information under New York's Freedom of Information Law.