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Journalism coalition releases statement of support for journalists held in contempt of court
A coalition of journalism-related organizations on Tuesday released a statement of support for numerous journalists who have recently been cited…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Contempt findings in Wen Ho Lee case will harm the public good, journalism group warns
A federal judge's decision to hold five reporters in contempt for refusing to reveal their confidential sources for their reporting…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Resources available for reporters covering stories about subpoenaed reporters
At least ten reporters are facing jail or substantial fines for refusing to identify confidential sources in connection with three…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Reporters Committee asks for donations to help Minnesota reporter
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press is asking for donations for a fund established by a group of…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Reporters Committee releases compendium on reporter’s privilege laws
A new detailed compendium of the reporter's privilege in every state and federal circuit will allow lawyers across the country…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Reporters Committee welcomes outcome in Supreme Court FERPA case
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press applauded the U.S. Supreme Court's decision today in Gonzaga University v. Doe,…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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Newspaper reporter to fight subpoena in federal court
In a case that has important implications for journalists, a reporter for a Mexican newspaper will go to federal court…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Reporters Committee files lawsuit demanding release of Reagan papers
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, along with several historians and public-interest groups, filed a lawsuit today urging…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Leggett breaks record for longest jailing of journalist on contempt charge in U.S. history
According to research by the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, freelance book author Vanessa Leggett today becomes the…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Leggett to become longest-jailed journalist on contempt charge in U.S. history tomorrow
According to research by the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, freelance book author Vanessa Leggett will become the…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials