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WBEZ investigation explores fraud allegations against Illinois company
The Chicago NPR station, with help from RCFP attorneys, unsealed court records detailing the company’s profits and political connections.By Doris ZhangCategorized in Court Access
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Encryption of police radio poses dilemma for local governments, journalists
The debate over police radio encryption shows how technology is relevant to First Amendment questions even at the local level.Categorized in Policy
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City of Chicago v. Fraternal Order of Police
Amicus brief filed by the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and 19 media organizations Court: Supreme Court of…By Chris YoungCategorized in Freedom of Information -
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Subpoena for journalist Jamie Kalven’s testimony withdrawn after Reporters Committee submits friend-of-the-court brief
Attorneys for the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press were prepared to defend journalist Jamie Kalven’s newsgathering rights twice…Categorized in Protecting Sources and Materials -
Inside the secrecy of the Jason Van Dyke case
The trial of Jason Van Dyke, the former Chicago police officer convicted in the 2014 fatal shooting of 17-year-old Laquan…By Evan PoppCategorized in Court Access
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Judge pushes decision on unsealing court records until after Jason Van Dyke’s sentencing
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and a coalition of seven media organizations have asked that the Circuit…By Evan PoppCategorized in Court Access -
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Media coalition secures unsealing of court records in case against Chicago police officers accused of obstructing investigation into Laquan McDonald’s death
Note: A version of this post was originally published on Oct. 11, 2018. It has been updated to include information…By Evan PoppCategorized in Court Access -
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Illinois Supreme Court blocks judge’s order requiring all documents in Chicago murder trial to be filed under seal following appeal from Reporters Committee and news outlets
On Wednesday, the Illinois Supreme Court struck down Cook County Judge Vincent Gaughan's so-called "decorum order" that has required all…Categorized in Court Access -
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Reporters Committee and news organizations secure unsealing of most court records in high-profile Chicago murder case
Last month, an Illinois judge ordered the unsealing of a majority of the court records filed in the high-profile murder…Categorized in Court Access -
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After more than two years, public finally allowed access to court docket in Chicago police officer’s murder trial
Update (May 2, 2018): The public docket sheet is now available here. Two-and-a-half years after a Chicago police officer…Categorized in Court Access