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Request for records related to unsolved homicides known as “the Freeway Phantom murders” from the 1970’s. MPD’s decision was affirmed, because release of the records would interfere with an enforcement proceeding.
Request for records relating to an unsolved 1981 homicide. MPD’s decision was affirmed, because release of the records would interfere with an enforcement proceeding.
Request for records of OAG. Appeal dismissed for lack of jurisdiction.
Request for records identifying agency codes. The appeal was dismissed as moot, because the appeal was based on a lack of response from OCFO and OCFO provided requester with a response.
Request for records submitted by District to Amazon. Matter remanded to DMPED, because the withheld record did not implicate the deliberative process privilege and because the release of the records would not cause commercial harm.
Request for records relating to inspection reports. DCRA’s decision was affirmed because it conducted an adequate search.
Request to answer a question. Appeal dismissed, as EOM was not obligated to answer questions, and because requests must reasonably describe a record.
Request for payment standards information regarding an MLS advertisement. The appeal was dismissed as moot, because the appeal was based on a lack of response from DCRA and DCRA provided requester with a response.
Request for emails with a set of search terms. Appeal remanded to DOEE, because the agency had no adequately shown redacted emails were protected by the deliberative process privilege.
Request for application and hiring materials. Appeal was dismissed after MPD provided additional documents; MPD was not obligated to create additional records.