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Memphis police investigated for deleting news footage
The Memphis Police Department is investigating a complaint from a photojournalist who was briefly detained by police after he filmed…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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Testimony in support of Illinois bill on audio recording of police officers
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press has submitted testimony to the Illinois General Assembly in support of an…By Jenn TopperCategorized in Freedom of information -
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10th Cir.: lies about military service not protected
A federal appeals court recently upheld the constitutionality of a controversial law that criminalizes lying about the receipt of military…Categorized in Prior restraint -
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Six journalists arrested at Occupy Oakland
At least six journalists were among more than 400 arrested during the Occupy Oakland demonstration in California over the weekend.…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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Illinois Supreme Court approves cameras in trial courts
Cameras and recording devices will be allowed in some Illinois trials after the state’s high court earlier this week authorized…Categorized in Court access -
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Illinois defamation suit not dismissible on anti-SLAPP
The Illinois Supreme Court ruled that a defamation suit filed by a high school basketball coach against about a dozen…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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Local weekly protected by privilege, Md. high court rules
The Maryland Court of Appeals ruled this week that the Baltimore City Paper was protected by reporting privileges when it…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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FOIA panelists say Obama has far to go in transparency
Despite President Barack Obama’s promise for more transparency in government, the administration has a long way to go, according to…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Former CIA officer charged with leaking info to journalists
Former CIA officer John Kiriakou, right, is accused of leaking classified documents to the news media.Categorized in Protecting sources and materials