Chico journalist sues DA over public records

Lawsuit claims law enforcement agencies withhold public documents
by Leslie Layton | Posted December 22, 2025
The lawsuit was filed Dec. 22, 2025.

ChicoSol contributor Dave Waddell today sued Butte County District Attorney Mike Ramsey — as well as the Chico Police Department, the City of Chico and the sheriff — over withheld public records related to officer-involved shootings.

The lawsuit filed in Butte County Superior Court states that it “arises from the repeated and ongoing failure of the leadership of the law enforcement community” to comply with the California Public Records Act. read more