Judge Keeps Some Records Sealed in Stripper Slaying
Detroit –A federal judge has affirmed his earlier ruling to keep some court records in the civil case involving the death of murdered exotic dancer Tamara Greene sealed to local media outlets.
U.S. District Court Judge Gerald E. Rosen ruled he will keep court files closed to The Detroit News, Detroit Free Press, WXYZ-TV (Channel 7), WDIV-TV (Channel 4) and WJBK-TV (Channel 2).
“I have a concern that the ongoing investigation of the Tamara Greene homicide not be adversely impacted,” said Rosen in the opinion released Wednesday. “I’m trying to accomplish two overall objectives. I’m trying to allow the plaintiffs as much discovery and latitude in discovery to discover their case and to prepare their case, while, at the same time not trespassing upon the ongoing investigation such that it could unduly chill witnesses from coming forward, impact witness(es)’ recollection of events, have people come forward who may not be real witnesses.”
Greene allegedly danced during a rumored-but-never-proven party at the Manoogian Mansion in 2002. Greene was shot to death in the city on April 30, 2003.
Her family is suing the city of Detroit, former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and top city and police officials for allegedly obstructing an investigation into her death.
