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Media organizations urge Senate to vote on federal shield bill
Spurred by a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court not to hear an appeal by New York Times reporter James…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Ohio Supreme Court declines to hold reporter in contempt for refusing to testify
The Ohio Supreme Court decided Monday not to hold a reporter in contempt of court for refusing to testify in…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Bill to strengthen Colorado shield law fails in committee
A bill that would have strengthened the Colorado shield law did not garner sufficient votes in the state's Senate Judiciary…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Colorado considers bill to bolster reporter shield law
The Colorado Senate Judiciary Committee considered a bill Wednesday that would strengthen the Colorado reporter shield law. Colorado Sen. Bernie…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Judge rules reporter can claim Fifth Amendment and keep source secret
A Michigan judge reaffirmed yesterday that former Detroit Free Press reporter David Ashenfelter can claim Fifth Amendment protections in not…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Fox News reporter awaits N.Y. top court's decision on subpoena
New York's highest court is now considering whether the state's strong shield law will apply to a Fox News reporter…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Court rejects James Risen request for rehearing
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit declined a request for rehearing by New York Times reporter James…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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'Central Park Five' filmmakers not required to turn over outtakes
A federal district court judge agreed with a magistrate judge Monday that documentary filmmakers will not have to hand over…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Illinois reporter found in contempt of court for not revealing sources
An Illinois judge found a Patch.com reporter in contempt of court today for not revealing his confidential sources for a…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Two reporters continue court battles to keep sources confidential
Two journalists in separate cases continue their battles in court to keep their sources confidential. An Illinois judge is expected…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials