Baltimore’s Lawyer Pushed Back Against Police Watchdog Panel

BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore’s top lawyer is pushing back against a police watchdog board’s attempt to sue police to obtain internal disciplinary files.
The Baltimore Sun reports city solicitor Andre Davis sent Civilian Review Board attorney Robin Cockey a letter Tuesday asserting he’s the only one who can represent the city government in legal business. Davis said he might file a grievance against Cockey if he doesn’t step aside by Friday.
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