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Divided En Banc Sixth Circuit Blocks Release of Federal Mug Shots

by Derek Gilna

In a 9-7 decision, the en banc Sixth Circuit blocked the release of mug shots of federal criminal defendants, finding that the Internet had caused individuals to be “haunted” by Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests that resulted in their booking photos being posted online. Judge Deborah ...

 

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