For Immediate Release
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
City
Council Special Committee Ensures Independence of Investigation
The Independent Investigation Special Committee, comprised
of Councilmembers Malik D. Evans and Michael A. Patterson, authored a letter to
Independent Investigator Andrew G. Celli, Jr., acknowledging his full
independence during the investigation in the death of Daniel Prude. The letter
states, “As has already been made publicly clear, it is the desire of Council
that your work be done independently and that even the special committee not be
privy to the information that you are collecting until your investigation is
complete.” The Councilmembers further indicated that they will not be present
at any depositions in order to ensure the integrity of the investigation.
A full copy of the letter is attached.
The Independent Investigation Special Committee will not be taking
questions related to the investigation, those questions should be directed to
the office of the Independent Investigator by contacting Kathryn Ravey (Kravey@ecbawm.com). The Independent
Investigation Committee will update the community if they take any direct
action, as they have by sending this letter.
Letter from Special Committee Regarding Subpoenas
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Media Contacts:
Kathryn Ravey – Kravey@ecbawm.com
(Emery Celli Brinckerhoff Abady Ward & Maazel)
BJ Scanlon – Robert.scanlon@cityofrochester.gov
(City Council)