11/10/2009

AP Statement

AP pleased the court considers spoilation and fabrication of evidence serious

The Associated Press is pleased that the court made clear today that it considers spoliation and fabrication of evidence very serious, with Judge Hellerstein saying that in his career he had “never seen anything like this." He reserved sanctions motions until the copyright infringement case is resolved. The court also made clear that the discovery calendar established today must be complied with, and there will be no further delays. He ruled that AP may depose not only Mr. Fairey, but also his former counsel and their electronic discovery vendor, regarding the destruction of evidence.

Paul Colford
Director of Media Relations
The Associated Press
212.621.1720
 
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