UVa. files papers opposing Cuccinelli climate-change review

Edited by Chris Graham
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The University of Virginia today filed papers with the Albemarle County Circuit Court opposing attempts by Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli to obtain documents related to the research of former UVa. professor Michael Mann, a global warming expert once employed by the school.

Cuccinelli is seeking a wide range of detailed records – including emails that Mann sent to and received from colleagues while at UVa. – through a criminal investigative demand under the Virginia Fraud Against Taxpayers Act. Mann, who is now employed by Penn State University, received funding from the state of Virginia for some of his global warming research. Under Virginia law, the University must accede to Cuccinelli’s demand or ask a circuit court judge to determine if it is in accordance with the law. Read more