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Eric Garner grand jury case
The Reporters Committee and 28 other media organizations filed an amicus brief in support of an appeal of the denial…By Jenn TopperCategorized in Court access -
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Comments on Public Access to DC Police Body Camera Video
This testimony was submitted to the Judiciary Committee of the D.C. Council in response to a public roundtable on the…ByCategorized in Freedom of information -
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Prison Legal News v. Kane
Media plaintiffs, prisoners' rights groups, and prisoners sued the State of Pennsylvania Attorney General in the Middle District of Pennsylvania…By Jenn TopperCategorized in Prior restraint -
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Pensler v. Fox
A libel plaintiff suing a local FOX station in Chicago sought to obtain a news producer's communications with the FOX…By Jenn TopperCategorized in Libel and privacy -
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New Richmond News & Steven Dzubay v. City of New Richmond
The New Richmond News sought certain police reports under the Wisconsin open records law. The City redacted certain information from…ByCategorized in Freedom of information -
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Police bodycam videos: The Wild West of open records requests
Adam Marshall Police departments across the nation are implementing body-worn camera programs in an effort to create a more objective… -
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Judge strikes down Pennsylvania law restricting speech of prisoners
Following arguments from prisoners, prisoner rights groups, and members of the media, a judge yesterday struck down the Pennsylvania Revictimization…Categorized in Prior restraint -
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Bill enhancing Florida's anti-SLAPP law heads to governor for approval
A Florida bill that would revise the state’s narrow anti-SLAPP law to provide a greater level of protection for speakers…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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D.C. mayor upholds denial of second request for police body camera videos
Washington D.C.’s Mayor Bowser has largely upheld the refusal of the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) to produce body camera…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Letter to Nevada State Assembly on Proposed Revisions to Anti-SLAPP Law
Nevada Senate Bill 444, introduced in the Legislature with the support of casino owner Steve Wynn, aimed to scale back…By Jenn TopperCategorized in Libel and privacy