Office of the Special Prosecutor for Investigation of the Tawana Brawley case investigation records
Series Number
17386
Summary
Files of the special prosecutor concern the investigation of allegations by Tawana Brawley. Brawley, a Black 15 year old female from Wappingers Falls, New York, alleged in November 1987 that she had been kidnapped, sexually abused and raped by six unidentified white men. No prosecutions occurred, and the Dutchess County grand jury's findings and legislative recommendations were contained in a public final report.
Creator
New York (State). Office of the Special Prosecutor for Investigation of the Tawana Brawley Case
Access Restrictions
Restricted by Executive Law section 63.8, Civil Rights Law sect. 73.8, and Freedom of Information Law section 87.2(a), (b), (c), (e), and (g). Statutes restricting access to certain materials pursuant to Freedom of Information Law section 87.2(a) are Penal Law section 215.70 (grand jury testimony); Civil Practice Law and Rules section 3101(b) (confidential attorney-client communications); and Criminal Procedure Law section 240.10(2) (confidential attorney work product or material prepared for litigation).
Temporary Commission of Investigation physical evidence and bulky exhibit files
Series Number
B2834
Summary
This series contains documentary, photographic, and physical evidence that was acquired by the Temporary Commission of Investigation during investigations.
Creator
New York (State). Temporary Commission of Investigation
Temporary Commission of Investigation public and private reports
Series Number
B2832
Summary
This series contains public and private reports created by the New York State Temporary Commission of Investigation. Public reports were published and publicly disseminated by the commission. These reports summarize individual investigations; state major findings and conclusions; and contain recommended actions. Private reports are unpublished reports that were sent only to the official who requested the given investigation and were generally made on investigations that did not attract media attention or produce results meriting a formal, published report.
Creator
New York (State). Temporary Commission of Investigation
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Temporary Commission of Investigation litigation files
Series Number
B2833
Summary
This series consists of court documents, memorandums, correspondence, and related legal materials pertaining to lawsuits which challenge the authority and/or practices of New York State Temporary Commission of Investigation.
Creator
New York (State). Temporary Commission of Investigation
Access Restrictions
Partially restricted by the Laws of 1958, Chapter 989; Civil Rights Law, section 73.8; Civil Practice Law and Rules, section 3101(b), (c), and (d) and 4503(a); Freedom of Information Law, section 87.2(b), (e)(iii) and (iv), and (g). For further information, please contact the State Archives.
Temporary Commission of Investigation public and private hearing transcripts
Series Number
B2831
Summary
This series consists of typewritten transcripts of witness testimony from public and private hearings that were conducted by the New York State Temporary Commission of Investigation.
Creator
New York (State). Temporary Commission of Investigation