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Newspaper claims libel against author of phony article
An online sports hoax bashing the Oklahoma Sooners has Nebraska football fan James W. Conradt in hot water with the…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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Subpoenaed photographer refuses to hand over video
A independent videographer says he will not comply with a subpoena in a grand jury investigation into possible criminal activity at…Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Despite fewer FOIA requests, agencies still lag behind
Despite a recent report commending government agencies' progress in responding to FOIA requests, a new study shows they haven't come…Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Detroit papers fight depositions in mayor's text message scandal
Two Detroit newspapers are fighting indicted Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's attempts to depose their reporters amid his ongoing legal woes.Categorized in Protecting sources and materials -
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Cincinnati alt-weekly sues to keep publishing adult ads
A Cincinnati-based alternative weekly sued local prosecutors, police and clergymen in federal district court Tuesday, saying their efforts to banish adult advertisements…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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Tenn. reporter barred from covering case in which he’s a witness
Tennessee investigative reporter Phil Williams, who is scheduled to testify against a former senator, and his news station are challenging…Categorized in Prior restraint -
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Army fires whistleblower who wanted press access to military funerals
The Army fired Arlington National Cemetery’s public affairs director late last month after a struggle over Army restrictions on press access…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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Judge dismisses ex-congressman’s defamation lawsuit against writer
A federal judge has dismissed former U.S. Rep. Gary Condit's defamation lawsuit against Vanity Fair writer Dominick Dunne, who commented on…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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Football coach will appeal dismissal of libel suit against newspaper
A Texas high school football coach says he will appeal a libel suit dismissed by the state appeals court last…Categorized in Libel and privacy -
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N.D. Supreme Court orders release of juror names in murder trial
A North Dakota district judge wrongly refused to release the names of jurors after they convicted a man of murder last…Categorized in Court access