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Fourth Circuit invalidates gag order and sealing order in Blankenship criminal trial
A federal appeals court today invalidated a gag order and sealing order that had been entered in the criminal case…Categorized in Court Access -
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Media groups appeal gag and sealing orders in Blankenship mining case
Media organizations are fighting to overturn a gag order and sealing order entered in connection with the criminal trial of…Categorized in Court Access -
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Fox News journalist argues for New York shield law protection in Holmes trial
A Fox News reporter is awaiting a judicial panel's decision on whether a New York judge was correct to issue…Categorized in Protecting Sources and Materials -
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Media organizations asks judge to dismiss gag order imposed by prosecutors
Two Georgia media organizations are asking a judge to dismiss an unusual gag order placed on 35 Atlanta Public School…Categorized in Court Access -
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Colo. judge upholds majority of sealing and gag orders in Aurora movie theater shooting case
The judge presiding over the fatal Colorado movie theater shooting case granted the release of about three dozen relevant court…Categorized in Court Access -
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Ordering lawyers to follow conduct rules eliminated need for gag order in Ala. public corruption case
Ordering lawyers to comply with rules of professional conduct was a less restrictive alternative to issuing a gag order during…Categorized in Prior Restraint -
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Reporters Committee challenges sealed court records
The sealing of court records and proceedings in an Ohio corruption case was not only unconstitutional, but also unnecessary to…Categorized in Court Access -
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Wash. high court vacates orders shielding police records
The Washington state Supreme Court Thursday vacated two separate trial courts' orders, both of which withheld police records from public…Categorized in Freedom of Information -
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Judge denies Fort Hood suspect's request for closed hearing
A military officer rejected a defense request Thursday to close an upcoming hearing for the Fort Hood, Texas, shooting suspect…Categorized in Court Access -
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High court rules that former Enron executive got a fair trial
Former Enron Chief Executive Jeffrey Skilling received a fair trial in Houston, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled today in Skilling…Categorized in Prior Restraint