Judge orders Mayor to restore inspector general's record access and answer subpoenas
Baltimore City Judge Pamela White ordered Mayor Brandon Scott’s administration to restore Inspector General Isabel Cumming’s access to City records and fulfill outstanding subpoena requests, handing the City’s independent watchdog a major victory after months of legal fighting.
The order came Wednesday during a summary judgment hearing in the months-long battle between the City’s watchdog and Mayor Brandon Scott’s team. Judge White granted the OIG’s motion for summary judgment and said the City had not shown a reason to avoid the ruling.
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AI GeneratedA judge has ruled in favor of Baltimore's Inspector General (IG), Isabel Cumming, ordering the city to fulfill outstanding subpoena requests. The ruling ends a months-long standoff with Mayor Brandon Scott's administration over access to city servers and records, marking a significant victory for government transparency and the OIG's ability to conduct independent investigations.