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Mayor Scott appeals court order for inspector general access
Baltimore mayor challenges court ruling forcing city records access for inspector general
In brief
Baltimore mayor challenges court ruling forcing city records access for inspector general Scott's administration is appealing a court order to restore direct access to city records for inspector general Isabel Cumming Originally reported by The Banner.
Court orders record access
Baltimore Circuit Court Associate Judge Pamela White ruled the city must restore direct access to records for inspector general Isabel Cumming.
“White said the city had two days to restore direct access to city servers for Cumming's staff.”
Mayor appeals decision
Mayor Brandon Scott filed an appeal to the Maryland Appellate Court just hours after the ruling.
Access dispute history
Scott's team cut Cumming's access to legal records in January after discovering her access to city attorney files.
Legal justification
The administration claimed Cumming was subject to Maryland Public Information Act, which bars city from releasing certain records.
Court rejects defense
White found no evidence Cumming's staff shared confidential information despite administration's claims of misuse.
The essence
Scott's administration is appealing a court order to restore direct access to city records for inspector general Isabel Cumming
