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Reporter researching story charged with trading child porn
Reporter researching story charged with trading child porn 09/22/97 MARYLAND--A veteran radio reporter was indicted in late August by a…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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Wiretap suit over transcript in public record dismissed
Wiretap suit over transcript in public record dismissed 09/22/97 TEXAS--A federal District Court judge in Dallas ruled in mid- August…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Inmate’s suit to force NPR to air commentaries dismissed
Inmate's suit to force NPR to air commentaries dismissed 09/22/97 WASHINGTON, D.C.--A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit in mid- August…Categorized in First Amendment -
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District attorney investigated for throwing out newspapers
District attorney investigated for throwing out newspapers 09/22/97 UTAH--A statewide panel of prosecutors will make a recommendation to the state…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Court slashes "excessive" Food Lion punitive damages award
Court slashes "excessive" Food Lion punitive damages award 09/22/97 NORTH CAROLINA--A federal court in Greensboro in late August reduced the…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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Teacher fired for allegedly speaking to the press loses appeal
Teacher fired for allegedly speaking to the press loses appeal 09/22/97 PENNSYLVANIA--In early August, a unanimous federal appeals panel in…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Court denies access to material previously released on Internet
Court denies access to material previously released on Internet 09/22/97 NEW JERSEY--In late August, a unanimous federal appeals panel in…Categorized in Court access -
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Legislature clarifies SLAPP law intent, scope
Legislature clarifies SLAPP law intent, scope 09/22/97 CALIFORNIA--The California legislature has amended the state's anti-SLAPP law to clear up confusion…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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Records in drug-smuggling case kept secret on privacy grounds
Records in drug-smuggling case kept secret on privacy grounds 09/22/97 TEXAS--The Department of Justice does not have to release records…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Starr drops demand for Hubbell book notes
Starr drops demand for Hubbell book notes 09/22/97Categorized in Protecting sources and materials