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Minor accused of murder will have closed court proceedings
A court proceeding to determine whether an 11-year-old Pennsylvania boy killed his father’s pregnant fiancée and her unborn son will…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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Reporters Committee urges Mass. legislators to stop action on bill restricting news media
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press has filed written testimony in conjunction with a hearing by the Massachusetts…Categorized in Prior restraint -
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Comments to Massachusetts Joint Committee on the Judiciary re. Senate Bill 785
The Massachusetts Legislature is considering a bill that would impose criminal charges against members of the media and others who,…By Jenn TopperCategorized in Court access -
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L.A. judge opens juvenile courts to news organizations
Los Angeles County Juvenile Court proceedings will be open to regular media coverage, but not to the public, unless a…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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Fla. agency releases records in case involving child's death
Facing legal pressure from the media, a child-welfare agency in southern Florida on Monday released multiple documents related to a…Categorized in Court access -
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Juvenile police statements are often public records in Tennessee
A public records mediation office in Tennessee has ruled that statements made by juveniles who are neither victims nor being…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Judge orders media to halt sex assault trial coverage
A Florida judge issued an emergency order Thursday prohibiting the press from reporting on a high-profile trial of middle school…Categorized in Prior restraint -
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New Jersey to withhold details of fatal child abuse cases
In the midst of an extensive overhaul of its child protection agency, New Jersey has announced it will no longer…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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'Jena 6' court records to be opened, judge rules
A Louisiana judge ruled on Friday that a host of court documents in the high-profile, racially-charged "Jena Six" case should be given…Categorized in Court access