The court of appeals did not abuse its discretion in finding these particular witness statements not exempt as trial preparation records. See State ex rel. Williams v. Cleveland (1992), 64 Ohio St.3d 544, 597 N.E.2d 147; State ex rel. Coleman v. Cincinnati (1991), 57 Ohio St.3d 83, 566 N.E.2d 151. Accordingly, the judgment of the court of appeals is affirmed.

Judgment affirmed.