The
opinion came in response to Oklahoma City's refusal to release the
birth date of the city's Weed and Seed program director, Ed Martin, who
was placed on administrative leave after city officials found federal
grant funds had been mismanaged. The Oklahoman, arguing it is
impossible to match common names without a birth date, sought Martin's
birth date in order to conduct background research after he was
identified as part of the investigation.
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