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Jail does not have to release security camera tapes 03/22/99 MISSOURI--Prison videotapes of a state representative's booking on criminal charges…

Newspapers win access to hospitalization hearings 03/22/99 VERMONT--In early March, the state Supreme Court in Montpelier unanimously held that reporters…

High court finds prosecutors cannot compel reporter's testimony 03/22/99 GEORGIA--A Savannah Morning News reporter does not have to comply with…

Chiropractors, attorneys win right to accident reports 03/22/99 KENTUCKY--Two state laws restricting access to otherwise-public accident reports violated the First…

Court closure upheld in high-profile murder case 03/22/99

Newspaper not required to disclose 'advertorial' authors 03/22/99 CALIFORNIA--In mid-January, the California Court of Appeal in Santa Ana overturned a…

Bill providing for juror secrecy struck down 03/22/99 CALIFORNIA--In mid-March, a bill that would require trial jurors in criminal actions…

City council member fingered in firebomb attack on newspaper 03/22/99 MISSISSIPPI--The president of the Jackson City Council has been implicated…

Harassment claims not protected as personnel records 03/22/99 COLORADO--Records of sexual harassment claims against a Commerce City policeman are not…

In late February, the American Bar Association announced the launch of a campaign for camera access to the U.S. Supreme…