Hayabusa Rider
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This makes sense, but there's the question of if they have that evidence could they release it?
Should they is subjective, wondering what the objective reason for withholding that info (should it exist) be. HIPAA seems hit or miss as a reason.
Edit: In the TM case the injuries to GZ weren't released until long after there was speculation GZ was beaten severly by TM.
Firstly, hipaa only applies to covered entities and they are only those who provide care such as doctors and hospitals, insurance companies, or anyone who works for them such as clerks.
Next, there may be laws which protect privacy which apply but again it isn't hipaa.
Lastly no evidence will placate the community. What needs to happen is investigation, then release of pertinent facts but if there is further action to be taken against the officer it will be done, or at least should be done, according to established procedure. Providing fuel for irrational behavior is bad.
