SAN DIEGO — The lawyer for the young woman who said three former San Diego State University football players raped her at a party last year filed a lawsuit this week accusing the city of failing to release documents that he says should have been given to his client under state law.
According to the suit filed in San Diego Superior Court on Wednesday, attorney Dan Gilleon requested dozens of documents connected to his client's civil case — first on Aug. 19 and again on Sept. 6. Gilleon asked for all test results and photos taken during the rape exam the young woman underwent, all search warrants served during the investigation, and all statements from witnesses and potential suspects, among other things.
Gilleon made the requests under the California Public Records Act. Under the law, the public has access to many documents produced and maintained by state and local governments. However, there are exceptions, especially when police departments are involved, experts say.
