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Evidence Readiness: What to Prepare Before Disclosure

By Angie KellyLast updated: December 27, 2024

TL;DR

Strong cases have contemporaneous documentation, multiple data points, and evidence that can be verified independently. Weak cases rely on memory and 'everyone knows' claims.

Evidence readiness is not about collecting everything. It is about clarity: what happened, when it happened, who knew, and what supports it.

The minimum standard: specific incidents

Be able to describe specific incidents with dates, details, and your direct basis of knowledge.

Common evidence categories

  • Written directives, emails, messages
  • Policies, procedures, internal reports
  • Records showing knowledge, intent, or pattern
  • A clean timeline of events

What not to do

  • Do not post details online
  • Do not forward sensitive materials recklessly
  • Do not assume access will remain after disclosure

If you are not sure what you can share

Start high level first. You can clarify boundaries during a confidential conversation.

Have more questions? Read our frequently asked questions about whistleblower cases, the False Claims Act, and how we can help.

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