After Ferguson, Missouri Legislator Wants To Keep Police Videos Private

Following the unrest caused by the death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo., last year, state lawmakers from both sides of the aisle introduced more than 40 bills amending the law enforcement and court systems, with one proving particularly controversial.

State Sen. Doug Libla (R) introduced a bill that would exempt any videos taken by police, including everything from body cameras to dashboard cameras, from public release.

The bill currently has zero listed co-sponsors. The most recent action was a hearing last Wednesday in the legislature’s Public Safety Committee. If passed, the law would go into effect August 28.

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