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D.C. appeals court upholds CIA Glomar response
The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C. ruled yesterday that the CIA could refuse to confirm or deny…By RCFPCategorized in Freedom of information -
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Judge denies request to unseal Bernie Fine search warrants
Affidavits for search warrants for the home, office, locker and safe deposit boxes of an ex-college basketball coach accused of…By RCFPCategorized in Court access -
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Prosecution, defense rest in Manning hearing
Military prosecutors and the defense have concluded their presentation of evidence in the Article 32 hearing of Army Pfc. Bradley…By RCFPCategorized in Newsgathering -
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Guidelines reiterate openness in New York family courts
The New York court system released guidelines this week to help ensure public access to family proceedings, following a news…By RCFPCategorized in Court access -
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Prosecution nears completion of case against Manning
Military prosecutors are approaching the conclusion of their arguments against Pfc. Bradley Manning, the Army analyst accused of releasing hundreds…By RCFPCategorized in Newsgathering -
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Some journalists still facing charges after Occupy arrests
While many journalists covering "Occupy" protests around the country still face arrest and looming court dates, some are learning that…By RCFPCategorized in Newsgathering -
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Court denies fee award in JFK assassination records suit
A U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C. ruled that a journalist who sued the CIA under the federal Freedom of…By RCFPCategorized in Freedom of information -
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Judge: First Amendment bars cyber-stalking prosecution
A federal judge in Maryland has ruled that the First Amendment protects an online speaker - who made derogatory comments…By RCFPCategorized in Content restrictions -
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Oklahoma high court rejects rule requiring redacted filings
The Oklahoma Supreme Court earlier this week nixed a proposed rule that would have severely limited personal information contained in…By RCFPCategorized in Court access -
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Colo. Supreme Court ruling could increase punitive damages
A ruling by the Colorado Supreme Court could result in higher punitive damages for libel defendants in that state. In…By RCFPCategorized in Libel and privacy