Rochester City Council Special Committee Ensures Independence Of Investigation

Press release from the City of Rochester:

September 30 2020

The Independent Investigation Special Committee, comprised of Councilmembers Malik D. Evans and Michael A. Patterson, authored a letter to Independent Investigator Andrew G. Celli, Jr., acknowledging his full independence during the investigation in the death of Daniel Prude. The letter states, “As has already been made publicly clear, it is the desire of Council that your work be done independently and that even the special committee not be privy to the information that you are collecting until your investigation is complete.” The Councilmembers further indicated that they will not be present at any depositions in order to ensure the integrity of the investigation. A full copy of the letter is attached.

The Independent Investigation Special Committee will not be taking questions related to the investigation, those questions should be directed to the office of the Independent Investigator by contacting Kathryn Ravey (Kravey@ecbawm.com). The Independent Investigation Committee will update the community if they take any direct action, as they have by sending this letter.

Letter from Special Committee Regarding Subpoenas

Media Contacts: Kathryn Ravey – Kravey@ecbawm.com
(Emery Celli Brinckerhoff Abady Ward & Maazel)

BJ Scanlon – Robert.scanlon@cityofrochester.gov
(City Council)

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