Contempt of court
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Pennsylvania township drops fight to silence local journalist
RCFP attorneys helped journalist Jerry Geleff challenge an unconstitutional court order that forced him to unpublish his reporting.Categorized in Local Legal Initiative
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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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Supreme Court will not hear Risen's appeal over subpoena in Sterling prosecution
The U.S. Supreme Court announced Monday it will not hear an appeal by New York Times reporter James Risen, who…Categorized in Protecting Sources and Materials -
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Ohio bar association asks state Supreme Court to hold reporter in contempt
The Ohio Supreme Court is set to decide whether a reporter will be forced to testify in a lawyer’s disciplinary…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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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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Judge delays deciding if Fox News reporter must testify
Fox News reporter Jana Winter won't have to testify about her confidential sources regarding the notebook of alleged theater shooter…Categorized in Protecting Sources and Materials -
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Reporters Committee asks Colo. judge not to force reporter to reveal sources for Holmes story
Update: Judge delays deciding if Fox News reporter must testifyCategorized in Protecting Sources and Materials -
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Judge unseals records in Holmes case; hearing Wed. will determine if reporter must testify about source
The new judge presiding over the James Holmes trial unsealed the highly coveted search and arrest warrants in the case…Categorized in Court Access -
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OWS protester argues that First and Fourth Amendments apply to tweets
An Occupy Wall Street protester is challenging a court’s decision requiring his tweets to be handed over to New York…Categorized in Protecting Sources and Materials