In a major Open Records decision, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled Wednesday, Dec. 28, that Columbus Division of Police must release its files on closed criminal cases. Columbus officials had argued the records could not be released as long as defendants …

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The chapter will host a free two-hour program “The Art of Access: Strategies for getting public records to improve your reporting and life” on June 22, 2012, from 2 to 4 p.m. at WOSU’s Public Media Station at COSI, 333 West Broad St. Columbus, OH 43215. (Parking available in nearby lots.)