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City of Memphis releases new videos related to Tyre Nichols’s fatal beating
The recordings were released after a media coalition, represented by an RCFP attorney, successfully challenged court orders prohibiting their disclosure.
February 7, 2024
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Reporters Committee
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Reporters Committee Local Legal Initiative expands to Indiana
RCFP will hire an attorney to work in Indiana and provide direct pro bono legal support to local journalists.
December 5, 2023
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Reporters Committee
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Tennessee Valley Authority must disclose executives’ salary records
Marc Perrusquia, represented by an RCFP attorney, sued the Tennessee Valley Authority last year for access to salary records.
October 3, 2023
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Reporters Committee
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Freedom of Information
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On the Docket: How to vet your own stories to reduce legal risk
RCFP's Paul McAdoo provides important tips for journalists conducting their own pre-publication review.
September 5, 2023
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Paul McAdoo
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Libel and Privacy
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Tennessee reporter uses RCFP hotline for help accessing police officer’s grievance
An RCFP attorney helped Mathaus Schwarzen successfully navigate his public records dispute with the city.
August 17, 2023
By
Chris Young
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Freedom of Information
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On the Docket: Know your right to access court proceedings in Tennessee
RCFP's Local Legal Initiative attorney for Tennessee answers some questions about the right to access courtrooms in the state.
May 31, 2023
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Paul McAdoo
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Court Access
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Newspaper’s lawsuit prompts Tennessee hospital to release senior administrators’ salary information
An RCFP attorney sued the Cookeville Regional Medical Center Authority on behalf of the Herald-Citizen's editor.
April 21, 2023
By
Chris Young
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Freedom of Information
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On the Docket: News outlets should not be shy about seeking access to sealed court records
It’s important to be skeptical of attempts to seal court records.
March 7, 2023
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Paul McAdoo
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Court Access
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Graphic videos show prison staff physically restraining death-row inmate
The Associated Press, represented by an RCFP attorney, successfully fought to make the videos public.
February 28, 2023
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Reporters Committee
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Court Access
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Tennessee court orders unsealing of records in death-row inmate’s civil rights case
The ruling comes a month after the AP, represented by an RCFP attorney, intervened to bring transparency to the case.
January 23, 2023
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Reporters Committee
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Court Access
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