Statement From The Rochester City Council On Police Accountability Board Appeal

Press release from the City of Rochester:

July 17 2020

Statement from the Rochester City Council on Police Accountability Board Appeal

Today, we have followed through on the commitment we made in May to appeal the ruling of the Supreme Court related to the Police Accountability Board. An attorney for the City Council submitted our appeal this afternoon, and we are confident the decision of the lower court will be overturned. Rochesterians voted 3 to 1 in favor of establishing a transparent Police Accountability Board that would have disciplinary authority. We are committed to continuing to fight for the voice of our citizens, and this is the next step in that process.

A copy of the Council’s appeal is attached.

Council of the City of Rochester Appellant Brief

Media Contact: BJ Scanlon – (585) 428-6175

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