Name: Carson Kessler

Affiliation: The Athletic

Location: UConn Storrs

Request Date Start: Withheld.

Request Date End: Withheld.

Details: Dear Records Officer:

Pursuant to Connecticut open records laws, I am requesting copies of the following records in electronic format on a rolling basis as they are cleared for release:

- Documentation related to any closed investigation(s) of Beth Alford-Sullivan for misconduct connected to employment with UConn, including but not limited to complaints, reprimands, and evaluations contained in personnel file as “final determinations.”

If there are any questions about my request or if I can provide any clarification that will help expedite the processing of my request, please contact me at ckessler@theathletic.com. I am also happy to hop on the phone at 210-632-8185.


This FOIA request is being filed in pursuit of a time-sensitive news story. Therefore, I ask that my request is expedited. When completing this request, please prioritize whichever records would take the least amount of time to be located and released. I would like these records in electronic format, sent via email or other digital method, and again, please release documents on a rolling basis, as they become available.


If you determine that any of the information qualifies for an exemption from disclosure, I ask you to note whether the exemption is discretionary, and if so whether it is necessary in this case to exercise your discretion to withhold the information. In any event, please provide a signed notification citing the legal authorities on which you rely if you determine that any of the information is exempt and will not be disclosed.

Also, I am a member of the news media as a reporter for The Athletic, and the requested documents are in the public interest and will not be used for commercial purposes. Therefore, I ask that all fees are waived in the processing of my request. If fees associated with this request will be in excess of $25, kindly notify me in advance of fulfilling this request.

I appreciate your prompt attention. Let me know if you have any questions.

Best,
Carson Kessler
ckessler@theathletic.com

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