McGee v. Kelley

Illinois Appellate Court
Civil Court
FOIA
Citation
Case Number: 
2017 IL App (3d) 160324
Decision Date: 
Thursday, December 14, 2017
District: 
3d Dist.
Division/County: 
Will Co.
Holding: 
Affirmed.
Justice: 
HOLDRIDGE

Plaintiff filed complaint for injunctive or declaratory relief against county sheriff, seeking disclosure of records under FOIA. Plaintiff sought all documents prepared in connection with his indictment that led to his conviction of aggravated criminal sexual assault and aggravated battery. Court properly found in Defendant's favor, as requested records contain detailed, personal statements as to the offenses. Release of unredacted police reports would be an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy and are thus exempt from FOIA disclosure. (McDADE and WRIGHT, concurring.)