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On the Docket: Know your right to access court proceedings in Tennessee
RCFP's Local Legal Initiative attorney for Tennessee answers some questions about the right to access courtrooms in the state.
May 31, 2023
By
Paul McAdoo
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Court Access
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Investigation by The Frontier reveals new details about Oklahoma man’s death following violent struggle with jailers
An RCFP attorney helped The Frontier obtain jail records related to the man’s death in 2019.
May 5, 2023
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Reporters Committee
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Freedom of Information
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Newspaper’s lawsuit prompts Tennessee hospital to release senior administrators’ salary information
An RCFP attorney sued the Cookeville Regional Medical Center Authority on behalf of the Herald-Citizen's editor.
April 21, 2023
By
Chris Young
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Freedom of Information
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On the Docket: News outlets should not be shy about seeking access to sealed court records
It’s important to be skeptical of attempts to seal court records.
March 7, 2023
By
Paul McAdoo
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Court Access
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Graphic videos show prison staff physically restraining death-row inmate
The Associated Press, represented by an RCFP attorney, successfully fought to make the videos public.
February 28, 2023
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Reporters Committee
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Court Access
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Spotlight PA investigation sheds new light on Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana program
Reporter Ed Mahon discusses the legal battle he waged alongside an RCFP attorney to access medical marijuana data.
February 7, 2023
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Reporters Committee
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Freedom of Information
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Tennessee court orders unsealing of records in death-row inmate’s civil rights case
The ruling comes a month after the AP, represented by an RCFP attorney, intervened to bring transparency to the case.
January 23, 2023
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Reporters Committee
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Court Access
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Pennsylvania township drops fight to silence local journalist
RCFP attorneys helped journalist Jerry Geleff challenge an unconstitutional court order that forced him to unpublish his reporting.
January 12, 2023
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Reporters Committee
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Local Legal Initiative
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RCFP’s 2022 year in review
From increasing protections for press freedom to expanding support for local news, 2022 was another successful year for RCFP.
December 16, 2022
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Reporters Committee
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Court Access
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Oregon reporter shines light on investigation into ex-doctor accused of sexual abuse
Reporter Holly Bartholomew turned to RCFP’s local attorney in Oregon for help strengthening her appeal of a denied records request.
December 16, 2022
By
Chris Young
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Freedom of Information
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