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Attorney General Holder's report to President adopts stronger protection for news media
Attorney General Eric Holder today submitted a 7-page report to President Obama listing recommendations for revisions to guidelines on subpoenas…Categorized in Protecting Sources and Materials -
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AP chief points to chilling effect after Justice investigation
News of the Department of Justice’s seizure of Associated Press telephone records has already harmed journalism by making sources more…Categorized in Libel and Privacy -
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Massachusetts newspaper wins legal fees after getting reporter subpoena quashed
A federal district court handed a Massachusetts newspaper an unusually robust victory in a reporter’s privilege case last week, not…Categorized in Protecting Sources and Materials -
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New York judge rules reporter's personal observations are protected
A U.S. District Court judge in New York ruled that a New York Times reporter cannot be forced to testify…Categorized in Protecting Sources and Materials -
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Justice search warrant relied on "probable cause" of criminal conduct by Fox News journalist
By labeling a Fox News reporter as a "co-conspirator" to a violation of the Espionage Act, the Department of Justice…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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Justice Department defends decisions in secret seizure of AP phone records as criticism mounts
Deputy Attorney General James M. Cole responded to the controversy over the Associated Press phone records subpoena today, unapologetically defending…Categorized in Protecting Sources and Materials -
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New Jersey blogger considered a journalist under state Shield Law
A New Jersey blogger qualifies for protection under the state’s shield law and does not have to reveal the names…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