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A media coalition, represented by an RCFP attorney, successfully challenged court orders prohibiting their disclosure.

The department denied a reporter’s request for police reports related to the death of Nex Benedict.

RCFP's Paul McAdoo answers common questions about rules concerning recording devices in Tennessee state courtrooms.

Court: Pennsylvania Supreme Court Date Filed: Feb. 15, 2024 Background: In May 2021, a high school library in the Penncrest…

The recordings were released after a media coalition, represented by an RCFP attorney, successfully challenged court orders prohibiting their disclosure.

Case Number: CV-2024-14 Court: District Court in and for Kay County, Oklahoma Clients: Oklahoma Watch, Whitney Bryen Lawsuit Filed: Jan.…

Case Number: 1071 CD 2023 Court: Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania Client: Angela Couloumbis Entry of Appearance Filed: Jan. 15, 2024…

Case Number: 24-00035 Court: Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas Clients: LNP | LancasterOnline, Jack Panyard Entry of Appearance Filed:…

RCFP's Paul McAdoo discusses the Reporters Committee's free legal guides.

Case Number: 23 12 00944 Court: Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas Client: Faye Anderson Entry of Appearance Filed: Dec.…