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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…By RCFPCategorized in Newsgathering -
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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…By RCFPCategorized 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.…By RCFPCategorized 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…By RCFPCategorized 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…By RCFPCategorized 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…By RCFPCategorized 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…By RCFPCategorized 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.By RCFPCategorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Ohio high court orders partial release of toxicity records
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled Thursday that with respect to agency records related to lead poisoning, only portions that do…By RCFPCategorized in Freedom of information -
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Chicago police officers sued over eavesdropping arrest
A 21-year-old woman acquitted of violating the strict Illinois eavesdropping statute is suing the City of Chicago and three officers…By RCFPCategorized in Libel and privacy