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CORRUPTION
Richmond Settles FOIA Whistleblower Lawsuit for $549,000
Former FOIA officer Connie Clay alleged repeated transparency violations before being fired. The settlement and legal defense costs pushed the taxpayer burden to nearly five times her initial $250,000 claim.
HUMAN RIGHTS
Richmond Officials Under Scrutiny for FOIA Violations and Missing Evidence
Connie Clay alleges she was fired for exposing repeated FOIA breaches and refusing to mislead the public. The city now faces mounting legal and financial consequences.
HUMAN RIGHTS
City of Richmond Faces Lawsuit After Ousting FOIA Watchdog
A whistleblower lawsuit claims Richmond officials ignored FOIA deadlines, ordered illegal delays and retaliated against the FOIA officer who spoke up. Now that former director is FOIAing them.
