David Nathanson v. Boston, City of - Police Department (SPR 20202535)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Rebecca S. Murray Supervisor of Records January 5, 2021 SPR20/2535 Shawn A. Williams, Esq. Director of Public Records City of Boston One City Hall Plaza One City Hall Square Boston, MA 02201 Dear Attorney Williams: I have received the petition of Attorney David Nathanson of Wood & Nathanson, LLP appealing the response of the City of Boston Police Department (City) to a request for public records. G. L. c. 66, § 10A; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). Specifically, on December 3, 2020, Attorney Nathanson requested: • “…all documents regarding ballistics in this incident, including but not limited to photos, notes, worksheets, and reports. There were two [named] victims … I represent [named individual] … who was convicted of murder in this case. CORI restrictions do not prevent release of information to him. A CORI release is attached.” Unsatisfied with the response, Attorney Nathanson appealed and SPR20/2535 was opened as result. Based upon a conversation between a Public Records Division staff attorney and a City representative, it is my understanding that the City intends on providing a subsequent response to Attorney Nathanson. Accordingly, the City is ordered to provide Attorney Nathanson with a response to his request in a manner consistent with the Public Records Law and its Access Regulations within 10 business days. It is preferable to send an electronic copy of this response to this office at pre@sec.state.ma.us. Attorney Nathanson may appeal the substantive nature of the City's response within ninety days. See 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). One Ashburton Place, Room 1719, Boston, Massachusetts 02108 • (617) 727-2832• Fax: (617) 727-5914 sec.state.ma.us/pre • pre@sec.state.ma.us

Shawn A. Williams, Esq. SPR20/2535 Page 2 January 5, 2021 Sincerely, Rebecca S. Murray Supervisor of Records cc: David Nathanson, Esq.