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Editor Leahy to Sue After Video Request Denied

4/29/2025

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Tennessee Star Editor Michael Patrick Leahy faces a setback as his Open Records Request for video footage of Kilmar Abrego Garcia's controversial December 2022 traffic stop was denied by the Tennessee Department of Safety. Leahy intends to take legal action, arguing the agency violated the Tennessee Public Records Act. Garcia, linked to human trafficking, was released on FBI orders.

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Tennessee Star Editor Michael Patrick Leahy faces a setback as his Open Records Request for video footage of Kilmar Abrego Garcia's controversial December 2022 traffic stop was denied by the Tennessee Department of Safety. Leahy intends to take legal action, arguing the agency violated the Tennessee Public Records Act. Garcia, linked to human trafficking, was released on FBI orders.