Sandra Birchmore Death Case Spirals Into Intense Subpoena Battle Amidst Stoughton Officials’ Unexpected Resistance
Who knew that the Sandra Birchmore case would spark a legal game of chess involving subpoenas, secret reports, and a whole lotta courtroom drama? In Stoughton, Massachusetts, town officials are now tangled in a fierce battle to dodge eight depositions demanded by Police Chief Donna McNamara’s legal team amid her ongoing lawsuit. The twist? The hotly contested Davis Group investigative report they all wanna see hasn’t even been finalized yet. You gotta wonder—when the paperwork is this messy and the schedules this tight, who exactly has time to breathe, let alone uncover the truth? Buckle up, because this courtroom rollercoaster might just drag the whole town along for the ride. LEARN MORE.
According to court documents obtained by Radar the Town of Stoughton filed an emergency motion on November 4 seeking to quash subpoenas issued by Police Chief Donna McNamara’s attorneys in her ongoing lawsuit against the town and Town Manager Thomas Calter.
The dispute centers on an outside investigation conducted by the Davis Group, with town officials insisting that a final investigative report has not been completed or provided to them.
Town Officials Fight Eight Depositions
The town argues attorneys representing both Stoughton and Calter are unavailable on the proposed dates because of existing professional and personal commitments.
Among those targeted for depositions are Stoughton Select Board members, human resources officials and Assistant Town Manager Mark Tisdelle.
The town is asking the court to block the subpoenas, arguing that the accelerated discovery schedule is unnecessary because discovery remains open until July 2028.
Missing Investigative Report Sparks Dispute
McNamara’s attorneys have sought records and correspondence involving the outside investigation, which relates to complaints against the police chief and her employment status.
However, Stoughton’s attorneys insist the final report remains unavailable.
The filing states that the Davis Group’s report is “not yet finalized” and has not been provided to the town.
Town officials also dispute McNamara’s alleged demand for a due process hearing, arguing that placing her on paid administrative leave during an outside investigation does not automatically require such a proceeding.
Attorneys Clash Over Records
McNamara’s legal team is seeking correspondence involving Calter, Select Board members and the Davis Group, along with investigative reports, invoices and communications.
The subpoenas also seek testimony from multiple town officials regarding matters potentially relevant to McNamara’s claims.
Stoughton’s attorneys argue that the document subpoena improperly attempts to accelerate discovery by demanding records within 11 days, despite a Massachusetts procedural rule requiring at least 30 days for compliance with such a subpoena.
The town maintains that McNamara’s attorneys are attempting to obtain the same materials already requested through ordinary discovery procedures.
Birchmore Investigation Remains in Spotlight
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