Confidential sources
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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… -
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… -
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… -
'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… -
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… -
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… -
New York appeals court allows Colorado subpoena on Fox News reporter to stand
A Fox News reporter lost another round in her battle to keep her sources confidential regarding her exclusive story about… -
Risen lawyers ask Justice Department to drop subpoena
The Department of Justice should take a cue from its own recommendations and drop its subpoena to reporter James Risen,… -
Federal shield law supporters examine whether law would protect James Risen
First Amendment advocates continue to call for a federal shield law in the wake of the Fourth Circuit appeals court's… -
Fox News reporter may return to Colo. courtroom to defend confidential sources
Subpoenaed Fox News journalist Jana Winter will have to return to a Colorado courtroom to possibly testify about who gave…