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Judge condemns tradition of parading suspects for photographers 03/08/99 NEW YORK--In late February, a federal District Court in New York…

Court overturns contempt citation over anonymous source 03/08/99 MASSACHUSETTS--In late February, the state Appeals Court in Boston overturned a contempt…

Cabinet members held in contempt over failure to disclose records 03/08/99 WASHINGTON, D.C.--Cabinet members Bruce Babbitt, Secretary of the Interior,…

Judge asks newspaper reporter not to print remark about suspect 03/08/99 VIRGINIA--In mid-February, a Newport News judge scheduled to preside…

Judge denies media access to hearing in juvenile assault case 03/08/99 OHIO--In mid-February, trial court Judge Steven Williams in Fairfield…

College association subject to open government requirements 03/08/99 NEW YORK--An organization which controls the purse strings for student activity fees…

Handwritten notes in HUD files subject to disclosure 03/08/99 SECOND CIRCUIT--Handwritten notes that federal agency employees kept concerning the possible…

Court narrows scope of subpoena for non-confidential information 03/08/99 NEVADA--A state trial judge held in mid-February that, applying constitutional principles…

Judge closes court in high-profile murder case 03/08/99 NEW JERSEY--In mid-February, New Jersey Superior Court Judge Peter Giovine in Toms…

WASHINGTON D.C.--In a nearly unanimous roll call vote, members of Congress voted February 25 to enact legislation aimed at outlawing…