June 28, 2009
CCA refuses court order to open records
The state's appeals court will determine whether Nashville's Corrections Corporation of America, a private company that runs state prisons, is equivalent to a governmental entity when it comes to turning over records.
A former prisoner-turned-activist, who won the case at the Chancery Court level, is suing for the release of several documents, including audits and contracts.
Appellate judges heard arguments Thursday from the corporation's attorney, Joe Welborn, and Memphis civil rights attorney, Andy Clarke, who is representing prison-rights activist Alex Friedmann. It takes weeks, if not months, for the appeals court to make a decision…
LINK - Tennessean.com
